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P378 NUK

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 NUK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 147,582 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 147,582 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 143,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 143,738 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 138,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 122,305 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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P378 NUK is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P378 NUK, 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 P378 NUK registered?

P378 NUK is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P378 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 NUK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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