MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/s headlamp steamed up - patter o.k
N/s/r tyre low on tread & wearing out of shape
Rear metal brake pipes rusted to drum
Slight movement in o/s steering rack inner joint
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/s headlamp steamed up - patter o.k
N/s/r tyre low on tread & wearing out of shape
Rear metal brake pipes rusted to drum
Slight movement in o/s steering rack inner joint
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
O/s/f tyre very worn on edges
Wipers not parking correctly
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid level low
Engine oil leakage
Front brake pads appear low
O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P462 EAJ 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 P462 EAJ, 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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P462 EAJ is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 28 March 1997.
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