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XJI 9602

1999 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 22093,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 9602
MakeRover
Model220
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 100,317 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/s front tyre has 2mm tread .

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,406 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 98,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010

Handbrake would benifit from adjustment

Fail 10 Sep 2010

Handbrake would benifit from adjustment

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,002 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 90,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,280 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 86,280 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,929 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 66,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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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XJI 9602 is a 1999 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XJI 9602, 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 XJI 9602 registered?

XJI 9602 is a 1999 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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