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W654 FBE

2000 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

107,681 mi
Last recorded107,681 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover 22091,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 FBE
MakeRover
Model220
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 107,680 miles

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short tailgate (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2016 99,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside hand brake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,477 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

n/s handbrake cable deteriorating ok at test

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,748 miles

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

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

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

both sills full length corroded ok at test

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,748 miles

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

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

both sills full length corroded ok at test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,304 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,805 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 73,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,160 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,292 miles

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

N/S/R N/S /F WALL DAMAGE OUTTER BOTH REAR STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,286 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R N/S /F WALL DAMAGE OUTTER BOTH REAR STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 59,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,417 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 49,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 454,567 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 454,566 miles

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

both front tyres worn on innermost edges

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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W654 FBE is a 2000 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 W654 FBE, 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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W654 FBE is a 2000 Rover 220, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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