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P504 PWP

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 PWP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 126,763 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight binding at nearside font brake

Pass 15 Feb 2007 123,027 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 123,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 120,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 120,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2006 120,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

alternator belt starting to perish

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

large plastic undertray under car restricted view

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,659 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

alternator belt starting to perish

coolant level low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

large plastic undertray under car restricted view

oil leak

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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P504 PWP is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P504 PWP, 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 P504 PWP registered?

P504 PWP is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P504 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P504 PWP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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