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P390 AWL

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,360 mi
Last recorded199,360 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 AWL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 199,360 miles

n/s door mirror,n/s rear outer door sill panel rusty,centre stop light 1 bulb inop

Fail 13 Mar 2012 199,360 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s door mirror,n/s rear outer door sill panel rusty,centre stop light 1 bulb inop

Pass 17 Mar 2011 186,916 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 186,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 173,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 173,116 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 159,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 145,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 132,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2006 119,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 119,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P390 AWL is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P390 AWL, 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 P390 AWL registered?

P390 AWL is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P390 AWL safe to buy?

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