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P216 FPM

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,206 mi
Last recorded149,206 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 FPM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 149,206 miles

Exhaust Slightly Rusty At Rear

High Level Brake Light Inoprative

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

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

Right Front Wing Damage

Fail 18 Feb 2012 149,206 miles

Exhaust Slightly Rusty At Rear

High Level Brake Light Inoprative

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Right Front Wing Damage

Pass 26 Mar 2011 136,385 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

center exhaust pipe deteriorating

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 127,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,913 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 105,064 miles

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

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

front no plate has slight deterioration

Pass 15 Mar 2007 102,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 102,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 99,292 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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P216 FPM 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 70%.

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 P216 FPM, 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 P216 FPM registered?

P216 FPM is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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