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P228 FCF

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

184,628 mi
Last recorded184,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 FCF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2008 184,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 175,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 175,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 168,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 168,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P228 FCF is a 1997 Rover 220 in White 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 P228 FCF, 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 P228 FCF registered?

P228 FCF is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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