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P28 RFL

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 RFL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 60,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 58,311 miles

Both sills corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 52,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 52,804 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,889 miles

Damage to bootlid but can still be secured.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 May 2010 48,889 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 44,646 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 40,908 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 36,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n.s.f tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 May 2006 31,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RFL is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RFL, 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 P28 RFL registered?

P28 RFL is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P28 RFL safe to buy?

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