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P186 PEV

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,542 mi
Last recorded50,542 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 PEV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,542 miles

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

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

o/s/f shock absorber is weak

possibly tracking required

Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

emissions not tested

o/s/f shock absorber is weak

possibly tracking required

Fail 25 Aug 2007 41,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,202 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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P186 PEV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P186 PEV, 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 P186 PEV registered?

P186 PEV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 30 March 1997.

Is P186 PEV safe to buy?

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