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P420 NOV

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 NOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 81,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 81,354 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,842 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 70,793 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 70,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2011 67,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 67,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 63,420 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 63,420 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2009 59,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 59,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 55,482 miles

Rear washer not working

SRS light on

Fail 6 May 2008 55,482 miles

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

Bulb out in high level brake light

Rear washer not working

SRS light on

Pass 3 May 2007 51,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,996 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 46,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

c.v gaitors cracked

front number plate cracked

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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P420 NOV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P420 NOV, 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 P420 NOV registered?

P420 NOV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P420 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 NOV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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