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P199 FAN

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 FAN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,532 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,028 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,504 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 100,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,124 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,740 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 92,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,666 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 88,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,359 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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P199 FAN is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P199 FAN, 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 P199 FAN registered?

P199 FAN is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P199 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 FAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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