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V989 OKJ

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,090 mi
Last recorded135,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 OKJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,090 miles

Diesel emissions only just within specified limits. Attention recommended.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 135,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Diesel emissions only just within specified limits. Attention recommended.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 131,599 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 131,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 120,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 120,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,078 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 104,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 87,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,312 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V989 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V989 OKJ, 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 V989 OKJ registered?

V989 OKJ is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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