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P47 ODM

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 ODM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 127,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 125,548 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 125,548 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 122,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,784 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2008 109,784 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2007 99,885 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 99,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 92,375 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P47 ODM is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P47 ODM, 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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P47 ODM is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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