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P135 EBW

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,892 mi
Last recorded76,892 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 EBW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,146 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on

part of center stop light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,543 miles

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel getting high.

Nearside front shock absorber weeping oil.

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Handbrake travel getting high.

Nearside front shock absorber weeping oil.

Offside rear wheel binding slightly.

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,332 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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P135 EBW is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P135 EBW, 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 EBW registered?

P135 EBW is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P135 EBW safe to buy?

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