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P260 FWL

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,083 mi
Last recorded109,083 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 FWL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 109,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,792 miles

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Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,215 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 97,733 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 94,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 89,800 miles

Oil leak

diesel emissions

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked - on limits

high level brake light bulbs

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 1 Nov 2008 89,800 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

diesel emissions

front number plate cracked - on limits

high level brake light bulbs

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2007 84,823 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 84,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front no plate heavily damaged.

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inside edge.

oil leak.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 19 Nov 2006 80,918 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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P260 FWL is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P260 FWL, 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 P260 FWL registered?

P260 FWL is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P260 FWL safe to buy?

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