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P154 KJW

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,080 mi
Last recorded127,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 KJW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 127,080 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres(condition)

slight body corroison

wiper motor operation

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,156 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s outer sill corroded from front to rear - but solid at time of test

rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Fail 25 Mar 2011 101,156 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s outer sill corroded from front to rear - but solid at time of test

rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,804 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,804 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 89,490 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 82,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,809 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 70,068 miles

power steering belt starting to deteriorate

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 KJW is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P154 KJW, 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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P154 KJW is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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