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P244 XAA

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,336 mi
Last recorded157,336 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 XAA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 157,336 miles

please see the advisory shet issued with the previous mot failure

Fail 25 Aug 2007 157,336 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate has water damaged

stone chips on wind screen

Pass 2 Sep 2006 151,900 miles

drive sharft gaiters starting to crack.

engine oil leak.

rear brakes sticking on alittle.

rear number plate is fading.

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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P244 XAA is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P244 XAA, 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 P244 XAA registered?

P244 XAA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P244 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 XAA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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