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V991 EYA

1999 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,704 mi
Last recorded138,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 EYA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 138,704 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion starting on rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Jan 2012 131,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 124,829 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 124,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 117,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,062 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 109,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,055 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 103,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 76,109 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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V991 EYA is a 1999 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V991 EYA, 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.

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What year was V991 EYA registered?

V991 EYA is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V991 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V991 EYA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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