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V985 FDT

1999 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,216 mi
Last recorded110,216 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 FDT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,350 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,667 miles

SMALL HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

Fail 16 Dec 2010 100,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

SMALL HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,436 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 96,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 92,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,159 miles

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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V985 FDT is a 1999 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V985 FDT, 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

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What year was V985 FDT registered?

V985 FDT is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V985 FDT safe to buy?

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