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P429 TBV

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 TBV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 79,956 miles

both anti roll bar link bushes getting perished

both c.v boots getting perished

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside mirror cracked

rear beam front mounting bushes getting worn

rear brake flexes getting perished

some play steering rack

Fail 9 May 2006 79,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both arb links getting perished

both c.v boots getting perished

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside mirror broken

offside rear tyre inner wall showing signs of cracking

rear beam front bushes getting worn

rear flexes getting perished

some play steering rack

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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P429 TBV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P429 TBV, 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 P429 TBV registered?

P429 TBV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P429 TBV safe to buy?

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