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P249 LKR

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,283 mi
Last recorded94,283 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 LKR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 94,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly dull

n/s/f shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,562 miles

n/s/r outer sill beginning to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,067 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,681 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,128 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 56,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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P249 LKR is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P249 LKR, 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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P249 LKR is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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