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P135 BDV

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,875 mi
Last recorded130,875 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 BDV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 130,875 miles

n/s/r indicator slighty white in colour

n/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre low 2mm + inside wall small cut

Fail 26 Nov 2008 130,854 miles

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

n/s/r indicator slighty white in colour

n/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre low 2mm + inside wall small cut

Pass 14 Nov 2007 117,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 117,343 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,821 miles

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

front no: plate cracked. †slight cracking tread o/s & n/s rear tyres. †

Pass 17 Nov 2005 95,645 miles

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

front no: plate cracked.

Fail 17 Nov 2005 95,645 miles

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

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

front no: plate cracked.

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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P135 BDV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 108,744 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 P135 BDV, 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 29 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P135 BDV registered?

P135 BDV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P135 BDV safe to buy?

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