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P138 EAO

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,867 mi
Last recorded129,867 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 EAO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2012 129,867 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,637 miles

see checklist 122053

Fail 6 Mar 2011 124,543 miles

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

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

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

see checklist 122053

Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,027 miles

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

both outer sills corroding.

damage to windscreen around interior mirror mounting point.

interior mirror missing.

rear wheel arches corroded.

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r.

undertray fitted.

Fail 6 Mar 2010 121,027 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding.

damage to windscreen around interior mirror mounting point.

interior mirror missing.

rear wheel arches corroded.

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r.

undertray fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,534 miles

sills are very rusty,but not considered excessive at time of test;see c/l 15865

Fail 23 Mar 2009 117,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sills are very rusty,but not considered excessive at time of test;see c/l 15865

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,303 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 106,288 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs and pads worn

both outer cv boots perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,111 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 93,985 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,982 miles

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

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

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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P138 EAO is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P138 EAO, 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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P138 EAO is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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