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P262 VBE

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,671 mi
Last recorded136,671 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 VBE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 136,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 136,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,168 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 116,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 106,836 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 106,836 miles

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

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

Offside 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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P262 VBE is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P262 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P262 VBE registered?

P262 VBE is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P262 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 VBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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