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P230 XUY

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 XUY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 52,288 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,486 miles

nearside front driveshaft boot cracking

offside front driveshaft boot cracking

slight play in offside front steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2009 49,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front driveshaft boot cracking

offside front driveshaft boot cracking

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,699 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,847 miles

both front cv boots starting to crack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,499 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 38,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front anti roll bar drop link bush's starting to perish.

Front brake disc's wearing

Front tyres scrubbing

Rear high warning brake light partialy working.

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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P230 XUY is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P230 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P230 XUY registered?

P230 XUY is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P230 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 XUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P230 XUY have outstanding finance?

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