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P170 EWN

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,976 mi
Last recorded149,976 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 EWN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 149,976 miles

Both front suspension shock absorbers have slight oil leaks.

Hi-level brake light not fully functional.

Mid exhaust section has a small hole at rear flange, advise to weld up.

Nearside sill has had impact damage.

Offside steering track rod inner balljoint has slight wear/play advise to renew.

Rear screen washer not working.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 149,976 miles

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

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

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

Both front suspension shock absorbers have slight oil leaks.

Hi-level brake light not fully functional.

Mid exhaust section has a small hole at rear flange, advise to weld up.

Nearside sill has had impact damage.

Offside steering track rod inner balljoint has slight wear/play advise to renew.

Rear screen washer not working.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 133,336 miles

n/s sill damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2010 133,071 miles

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

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2009 118,461 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 118,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,908 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,988 miles

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

Seat cover fitted to rear seat, centre rear seat belt not in use.

Fail 6 Nov 2006 82,206 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,206 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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P170 EWN is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P170 EWN, 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 P170 EWN registered?

P170 EWN is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P170 EWN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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