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P28 DTT

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,935 mi
Last recorded102,935 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 DTT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 102,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 98,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,791 miles

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

rear flexy furrels corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 93,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 90,329 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 90,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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P28 DTT is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P28 DTT, 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 P28 DTT registered?

P28 DTT is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P28 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 DTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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