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P201 PHK

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 PHK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,750 miles

Offside & Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor but sufficient to enable aim test.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

offside front inner rack joint has slight freeplay.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,749 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

offside front inner rack joint has slight freeplay.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,700 miles

mist of oil on n/s/f shock

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

power staeering belt heavily perished

rear no. plate seperating

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

under tray fitted

wheel arches corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

mist of oil on n/s/f shock

o/s/f tyre on limit

oil leak

power staeering belt heavily perished

rear no. plate seperating

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

under tray fitted

wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,450 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag light on

front n plate starting to seperate

n/s car dented

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge on limit

o/s/f wheel slight play

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2007 64,444 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre very low on inside edge

oil leak

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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P201 PHK is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P201 PHK, 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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P201 PHK is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P201 PHK safe to buy?

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