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JVE 197P

1975 Rover 220

Brown Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,667 mi
Last recorded29,667 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Rover 22049,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVE 197P
MakeRover
Model220
Year1975
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,106 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight engine water leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak from petrol glass water trap

slight oil leaks

slight water leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak

slight water leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,572 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,264 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

water leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,069 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 27,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,831 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 25,829 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,307 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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JVE 197P is a 1975 Rover 220 in Brown with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1975 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,395 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 JVE 197P, 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 51 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 JVE 197P registered?

JVE 197P is a 1975 Rover 220, first registered on 19 September 1975.

Is JVE 197P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVE 197P shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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