MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,751 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
wiper linkage slightly worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P479 YFR 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 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 P479 YFR, 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 P479 YFR registered?
P479 YFR is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 22 April 1997.
Is P479 YFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P479 YFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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