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P344 LVC

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,082 mi
Last recorded136,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 LVC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 136,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 134,257 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cv joints noisey

diff / gearbox noisey

front disc brakes corroded

front suspension corroded

high level stop lamp some leds out

o/s/f steering rack worn

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear silencer fouling o/s/r shock absorber

wipers could clear better

Pass 2 Feb 2010 134,238 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 134,237 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 132,908 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 132,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 130,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2006 115,959 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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P344 LVC 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 75%.

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 P344 LVC, 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 P344 LVC registered?

P344 LVC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P344 LVC safe to buy?

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