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P423 LOX

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 LOX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,615 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,677 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,956 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,960 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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P423 LOX is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P423 LOX, 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 P423 LOX registered?

P423 LOX is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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