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P464 FRX

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,503 mi
Last recorded66,503 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 FRX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,503 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,189 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,567 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 47,575 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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P464 FRX is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P464 FRX, 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 P464 FRX registered?

P464 FRX is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P464 FRX safe to buy?

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