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P386 NAR

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 NAR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 158,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jun 2010 152,391 miles

bottom of both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 147,199 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 147,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 May 2008 142,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 138,114 miles

engine undershield damaged and insecure.

slight play in steering rack on offside.

Fail 21 May 2007 138,085 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine shield damaged and insecure.

offside and nearside rear indicators faded.

slight play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 17 May 2006 133,916 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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P386 NAR is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver 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 P386 NAR, 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 P386 NAR registered?

P386 NAR is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P386 NAR safe to buy?

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