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P153 JOV

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

345,208 mi
Last recorded345,208 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 JOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 345,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 345,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 345,208 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 345,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres waring on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 345,208 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 345,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(1) rear brakes will need adjustment soon

Pass 4 Apr 2008 345,208 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 345,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 345,208 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 345,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheels incorrect for car bolts not on studs very far

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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P153 JOV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P153 JOV, 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 P153 JOV registered?

P153 JOV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P153 JOV safe to buy?

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