MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,551 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Faulty conacts at both numberplate bulbs, working at time of test.
Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, not yet excessively rough or play.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear number plate de-laminated
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight play in o/s steering rack end joint
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in o/s steering rack end joint
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
sslight play in o/s steering rack end joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear and n/s front tyres perrished
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P480 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 87.5%.
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 P480 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 P480 FRX registered?
P480 FRX is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1997.
Is P480 FRX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P480 FRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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