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P324 GPG

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,083 mi
Last recorded171,083 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 GPG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 171,083 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both centre floors

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear door shut

corrosion to offside front/centre inner sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 166,490 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both centre floors

corrosion to both rear doors shuts

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills and rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 166,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both centre floors

corrosion to both rear doors shuts

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills and rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to both centre floor pans

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear door shut

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 160,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to both centre floor pans

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear door shut

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 155,301 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both centre floorsd

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 4 Oct 2011 155,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both centre floorsd

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Oct 2010 147,770 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 147,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 131,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,167 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 121,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 115,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 115,502 miles

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

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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P324 GPG is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P324 GPG, 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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P324 GPG is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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