MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
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P173 WFH is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P173 WFH, 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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P173 WFH is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is P173 WFH safe to buy?
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