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P337 HFC

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 HFC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 156,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leaks

slight play in the front inner tie rod ends

Pass 29 May 2012 155,267 miles

center rear seat belt frayed slightly

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust front pipe in poor condition and blowing slightly

slight wear in the offside front inner tie-rod

Fail 29 May 2012 155,267 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

center rear seat belt frayed slightly

engine oil leaks apparent

exhaust front pipe in poor condition and blowing slightly

slight wear in the offside front inner tie-rod

Pass 17 Jun 2011 154,204 miles

slight play in the offside front end of the steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2011 154,204 miles

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

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

slight play in the offside front end of the steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2010 152,890 miles

corrosion becoming aparent in the offside sill

offside front outer cv gator perished

rear center seat belt frayed slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2010 152,890 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 151,594 miles

both the front shocks weeping slightly

corrosion becoming evident in the offside front sill

slight fraying on the centre rear seatbelt

slight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2009 151,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

both the front shocks weeping slightly

corrosion becoming evident in the offside front sill

slight fraying on the centre rear seatbelt

slight wear in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 149,841 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 149,841 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front and both rear tyres very close to min tread limit. nearside headlamp contains water.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 149,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 146,929 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 146,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP BEAM SPOILED BY INGRESS OF WATER ONTO LENS. †BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED.

Pass 23 May 2006 142,683 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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P337 HFC is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P337 HFC, 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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P337 HFC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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