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P504 UAV

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 UAV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

timing belt?

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3-4mm of tread approx

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

timing belt?

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,113 miles

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots delaminated

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

stone chip in screen

timing belt??

Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front outer cv boots delaminated

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall cords not exposed

stone chip in screen

timing belt??

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,976 miles

exhaust flexi sleeve corroded

front cv boots delaminated

offside rear inner pad appears low

stone chips in screen

timing belt???

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,035 miles

outer cv boots surface perishing

front screen damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,656 miles

corrosion on sills

rear number plate delaminating

surface perhishing on outer cv boots

when was timing belt last changed?????

Pass 2 May 2007 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2006 44,352 miles

reart tyre tread depth 3 mm approx

stone chip in front screen

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 UAV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P504 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

P504 UAV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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