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P242 KEC

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 KEC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,945 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,369 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,820 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 83,820 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,489 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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P242 KEC is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P242 KEC, 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 P242 KEC registered?

P242 KEC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P242 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 KEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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