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P389 COD

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 COD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 105,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall has damage

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside rear tyre side wall and tread areas are perished and splitting

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 102,551 miles

front subframe has corrosion

nearswide rear tyre has deterioration to outer wall

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension prescribed areas have corrosion

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak to engine

Pass 5 May 2015 99,805 miles

drive belt cracked

front subframe has corrosion

general corrosion to bodywork

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak to engine

Fail 29 Apr 2015 99,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

drive belt cracked

front subframe has corrosion

general corrosion to bodywork

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

oil leak to engine

Pass 8 May 2014 97,142 miles

both rear wheel arches have corrosion close to prescibed area

nearside outer sill has corrosion around suspension prescribed area

offside front shocker slight weepage of oil

Fail 8 May 2014 97,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches have corrosion close to prescibed area

nearside outer sill has corrosion around suspension prescribed area

offside front shocker slight weepage of oil

Pass 15 May 2013 94,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

child seat fitted n/s rear so unable to fully inspect seat belt

front outer brake pads 3mm ,can not see inner pads to fully inspect

n/s rear service brake has lower readings ,suggest inspection

n/s rear wheel arch has corrosion

o/s outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2013 93,992 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

child seat fitted n/s rear so unable to fully inspect seat belt

front outer brake pads 3mm ,can not see inner pads to fully inspect

n/s rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 91,175 miles

SRS warning lamp on

cant see front inner pads to fully inspect

n/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

o/s outer sill has corroision starting

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2012 91,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SRS warning lamp on

cant see front inner pads to fully inspect

n/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

o/s outer sill has corroision starting

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2011 87,466 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear quarter pannels corroded

both rear quater pannels corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper motor does not return to park

wiper motors does not return to park

Fail 11 May 2011 87,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both rear quarter pannels corroded

both rear quater pannels corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper motor does not return to park

wiper motors does not return to park

Pass 11 May 2010 82,743 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front wheel arches have corrosion

engine oil leak

wiper parking function faulty

Pass 6 May 2009 78,335 miles

mot advisory aas per original test

Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine oil leak

engine under cover fitted

wipers do not park correctly

Fail 1 May 2008 74,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,284 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 70,284 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,729 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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P389 COD is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P389 COD, 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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P389 COD is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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