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VBZ 4676

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

216,993 mi
Last recorded216,993 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 4676
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 216,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SRS warning light on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 201,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre brake lights in/op

general engine oil leaks

general surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings, slight accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

slight miosture around offside front brake caliper

various chips in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2011 201,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre brake lights in/op

general engine oil leaks

general surface corrosion around rear suspension mountings, slight accident damage to offside rear wheel arch

slight miosture around offside front brake caliper

various chips in screen

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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VBZ 4676 is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 VBZ 4676, 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 VBZ 4676 registered?

VBZ 4676 is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is VBZ 4676 safe to buy?

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