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P220 HAK

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 HAK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2009 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight engine oil leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2008 111,844 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 111,840 miles

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

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all four tyres low on air

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,103 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 90,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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P220 HAK is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P220 HAK, 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 P220 HAK registered?

P220 HAK is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P220 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 HAK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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