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P296 DUX

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 DUX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

both front tyres worn

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,012 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

top coolent hose split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,596 miles

corrossion to nearside wheel arch

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,228 miles

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,809 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

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

One brake light bulb out in high level brake light unit

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,058 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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P296 DUX is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P296 DUX, 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 P296 DUX registered?

P296 DUX is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P296 DUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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