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P388 BEP

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

135,366 mi
Last recorded135,366 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 BEP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,366 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 135,364 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 135,362 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 135,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 128,486 miles

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.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,486 miles

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.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,319 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 108,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,409 miles

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.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,407 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,868 miles

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.

Fail 12 Oct 2007 95,868 miles

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.

Fail 16 Oct 2006 92,417 miles

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.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,417 miles

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.

Fail 19 Oct 2005 92,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,097 miles

Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.

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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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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