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V856 FBC

2000 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,969 mi
Last recorded141,969 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover 22091,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 FBC
MakeRover
Model220
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 141,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 141,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 125,830 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 125,830 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,496 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 109,480 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,015 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,608 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 61,888 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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V856 FBC is a 2000 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V856 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V856 FBC registered?

V856 FBC is a 2000 Rover 220, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V856 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 FBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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