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P151 HRB

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,971 mi
Last recorded146,971 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 HRB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 146,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 146,968 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 146,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front &rear number plates could do with replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2005 134,690 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 134,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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P151 HRB is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P151 HRB, 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 P151 HRB registered?

P151 HRB is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P151 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 HRB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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