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P381 SVV

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,401 mi
Last recorded212,401 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 SVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 212,401 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 205,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 201,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 201,472 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 186,063 miles

Front brake pads appear thin

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Low reserve on parking brake

Off side rear down on roller brake tester

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wipers poor

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2008 186,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake pads appear thin

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Low reserve on parking brake

Off side rear down on roller brake tester

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wipers poor

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 171,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

same as mot 193873887127

Fail 2 Jul 2007 171,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipes slightly rusted

Off side front inner tyre wall has minor shallow splits

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leaks on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2006 152,146 miles

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

both rear tyres on tread limit

rear brakes need attention just within limits

Fail 30 Jun 2006 151,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres edges worn

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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P381 SVV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P381 SVV, 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 P381 SVV registered?

P381 SVV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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