MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front n/s sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area
Front number plate is damaged.
Front screen is cracked.
Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.
Middle section of exhaust is corroding.
Oil all over engine.
There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate is damaged.
Front screen is cracked.
Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity & intensity.
Middle section of exhaust is corroding.
Oil all over engine.
There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside rear brake binding
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front exhaust starting to blow on flexible section.
Oil leaks, unable to see cause because of covers.
Some play in o/s of steering rack.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front exhaust starting to blow on flexible section.
Oil leaks, unable to see cause because of covers.
Some play in o/s of steering rack.
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front exhaust leaking at flexible section & will need replacing shortly.
N/s rear tyre outer wall is heavily perished.
Rear indicators losing amber colouration.
Some play in steering rack.
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front exhaust leaking at flexible section & will need replacing shortly.
N/s rear tyre outer wall is heavily perished.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear indicators losing amber colouration.
Some play in steering rack.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers & undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorating & starting to blow.
N/s rear tyre perished.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil on underside.
Oil on underside.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers & undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorating & starting to blow.
N/s rear tyre perished.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.
Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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P388 BEP is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 P388 BEP, 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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P388 BEP is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 March 1997.
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