MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P429 TBV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is P429 TBV safe to buy?
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