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P200 SJD

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,567 mi
Last recorded124,567 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 SJD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 124,567 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 115,893 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,177 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,368 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,408 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,408 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,558 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 90,558 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,728 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,728 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 60,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,138 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 48,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 46,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 46,559 miles

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

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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P200 SJD is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P200 SJD, 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 P200 SJD registered?

P200 SJD is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P200 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 SJD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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