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P451 HOK

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 HOK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,181 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 148,112 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 128,783 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 128,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 113,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,270 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 110,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 108,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 104,865 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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P451 HOK is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P451 HOK, 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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P451 HOK is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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