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P385 OAV

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,782 mi
Last recorded40,782 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 OAV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,782 miles

brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses tarnishing

o/s/f cv boot weaping grease

one bulb out on centre brake light

sills corroding

slight pulsate on front brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,778 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses tarnishing

o/s/f cv boot weaping grease

one bulb out on centre brake light

sills corroding

slight pulsate on front brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2007 129,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 121,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 121,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2005 114,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 114,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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P385 OAV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P385 OAV, 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 P385 OAV registered?

P385 OAV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P385 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 OAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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