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P477 NVC

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 NVC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,623 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front washers partially blocked

n/s/f seatbelt locking mechanism trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 122,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front washers partially blocked

n/s/f seatbelt locking mechanism trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 114,061 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,061 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 114,028 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 114,028 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

batterey loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

ext. system getting rusty in place

general wear and surface rust in places

light mold on seat belts

n/s/f seat belt stalk lock plastic covering missing

n/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

over sized btax disc holder used

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

tow bar fitted

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressre

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,596 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 111,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 105,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,624 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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P477 NVC is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P477 NVC, 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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P477 NVC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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