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P424 MNV

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,179 mi
Last recorded140,179 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 MNV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 140,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 140,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 133,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 133,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion starting o/s sill but not yet to excess

Pass 17 Feb 2006 120,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 120,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P424 MNV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P424 MNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P424 MNV registered?

P424 MNV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P424 MNV safe to buy?

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