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P312 GVN

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,653 mi
Last recorded106,653 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 GVN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 106,653 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 106,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 81,648 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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P312 GVN is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P312 GVN, 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 P312 GVN registered?

P312 GVN is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P312 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P312 GVN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P312 GVN have outstanding finance?

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