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V285 HNO

2000 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 22091,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 HNO
MakeRover
Model220
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 138,449 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 131,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE CABLE CORROSION

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 124,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 112,249 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 101,456 miles

n s f shock damp

n s r tyre cracking very bad and pershing

o s r tyre pershing on side wall nery bad

oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2012 101,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n s f shock damp

n s r tyre cracking very bad and pershing

o s r tyre pershing on side wall nery bad

oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,226 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front outer cv gaitors covered in grease but not split or leaking

both front tyres perrishing on outer side walls and scrubbing on edges

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front inner wheel rim buckled

oil leaks on engine

Fail 22 Mar 2011 97,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front outer cv gaitors covered in grease but not split or leaking

both front tyres perrishing on outer side walls and scrubbing on edges

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front inner wheel rim buckled

oil leaks on engine

rear brakes imbalanced/recommend service and adjustment

Pass 3 Apr 2010 94,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 71,579 miles

N/S/R Door Check Strap Seizing

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

Wipers Intermediate speed not consistant

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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V285 HNO is a 2000 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 91,477 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 V285 HNO, 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 26 years old, this Rover 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V285 HNO is a 2000 Rover 220, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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