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P26 KTP

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 KTP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2011 123,433 miles

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

all new brake pipes and cables and front exhaust and flexis fitted prior to mot

Pass 17 Mar 2011 123,433 miles

all new brake pipes and cables and front exhaust and flexis fitted prior to mot

Pass 11 Mar 2010 117,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 117,409 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 107,566 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 107,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 100,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,032 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 94,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P26 KTP is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P26 KTP, 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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P26 KTP is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P26 KTP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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