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P259 JDA

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,778 mi
Last recorded150,778 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 JDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 150,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 150,778 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corosion on fuel pipes and brake pipes

couldnt view brake pipes due to greased

slight leak on both side front shockers

slight oil leak

slight play on offside front track rod end rack arms

Pass 10 May 2011 144,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 144,789 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased couldnt view it

corosion on arch;s

corosion on sills

corosion on springs

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 137,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 137,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion underfloor front

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 131,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 119,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 107,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

wiper regulator worn. †front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2007 107,517 miles

wiper regulator worn. †front number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 95,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 95,699 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P259 JDA is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P259 JDA, 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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P259 JDA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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