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P472 LSM

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,632 mi
Last recorded61,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 LSM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,632 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 61,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,494 miles

Both the front C>V boots are near the limit for wear.

Both the rear metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play is on the limit in the O/S/F wheel and slight play in the N/S/F wheel.

The N/S sill is slightly starting to corrode.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit on the edge and the O/S/F tyre is on the limit on the edge.

The rear exhaust system is near the limit for blowing. Advise sorting!

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,494 miles

Both the front C>V boots are near the limit for wear.

Both the rear metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Play is on the limit in the O/S/F wheel and slight play in the N/S/F wheel.

The N/S sill is slightly starting to corrode.

The N/S/F tyre is near the limit on the edge and the O/S/F tyre is on the limit on the edge.

The rear exhaust system is near the limit for blowing. Advise sorting!

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,774 miles

Play is getting near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 58,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P472 LSM is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P472 LSM, 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 P472 LSM registered?

P472 LSM is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P472 LSM safe to buy?

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