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P154 DVE

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,592 mi
Last recorded77,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 DVE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,592 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

smell of diesel under bonnet!

Pass 30 May 2012 75,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,794 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 62,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,366 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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P154 DVE is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P154 DVE, 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 P154 DVE registered?

P154 DVE is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P154 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P154 DVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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