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P191 DBV

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 DBV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,900 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack on tread

plastic covers fitted to undersides of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front pads look low

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2007 82,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes are starting to corroded

n/s front wheel is slightly stiff when rotaited by hand

park brake travel is high

Fail 13 Dec 2007 82,739 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes are starting to corroded

n/s front wheel is slightly stiff when rotaited by hand

park brake travel is high

Pass 12 Dec 2006 80,591 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads look low

Fail 12 Dec 2006 80,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

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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P191 DBV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P191 DBV, 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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P191 DBV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P191 DBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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