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P183 BDF

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,543 mi
Last recorded167,543 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 BDF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 167,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 159,474 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 159,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 138,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 127,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 114,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,211 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2010 95,211 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,257 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,878 miles

advise front number plate starting to fade

one bulb out on center brake light

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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P183 BDF is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P183 BDF, 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 P183 BDF registered?

P183 BDF is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P183 BDF safe to buy?

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