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V97 GES

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,447 mi
Last recorded103,447 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 GES
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 103,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 87,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,444 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 67,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 220?

Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
6,439
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
37,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 25,916
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,881
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,870
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,772
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V97 GES is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 93,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 220 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 25,916 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V97 GES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V97 GES?

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What year was V97 GES registered?

V97 GES is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V97 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 GES shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V97 GES have outstanding finance?

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