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P206 UTC

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,848 mi
Last recorded194,848 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 UTC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 194,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 188,358 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 181,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 175,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 169,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre side walls damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 169,063 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2013 160,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 160,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 165,284 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s sills large amounts on undersealing not allowing full inspection

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2012 165,263 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s sills large amounts on undersealing not allowing full inspection

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2011 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 131,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 116,657 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 116,942 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,206 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 110,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 105,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 102,566 miles

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

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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P206 UTC is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P206 UTC, 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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P206 UTC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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