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P31 TRP

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,230 mi
Last recorded166,230 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 TRP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 166,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 143,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 143,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 132,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 132,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 126,280 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 126,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 118,892 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 118,892 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Power steering belt deteriorated. Nearside front tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 110,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 110,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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P31 TRP is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey 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 P31 TRP, 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 P31 TRP registered?

P31 TRP is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 21 July 1997.

Is P31 TRP safe to buy?

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