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P231 MWB

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,066 mi
Last recorded11,066 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 MWB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 11,066 miles

Oil leak

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 1 May 2014 11,056 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s seat belt locking mechanism worn

o/s/r tyre mishapen

Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,914 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s seat belt locking mechanism worn

o/s/r tyre mishapen

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,383 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s rear tyres mishapen

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,383 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear 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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s rear tyres mishapen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,490 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,490 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 32,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,958 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,469 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,947 miles

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

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

both front spring corroded on top.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 30,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front spring corroded on top.

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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P231 MWB is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P231 MWB, 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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P231 MWB is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P231 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 MWB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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