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P398 CVA

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,679 mi
Last recorded132,679 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 CVA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 132,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 129,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 124,380 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 120,099 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 120,099 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 106,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 106,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 93,896 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 93,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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P398 CVA is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P398 CVA, 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 P398 CVA registered?

P398 CVA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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