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P511 NLD

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 NLD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2010 113,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 105,540 miles

auxiliary belt is cracked

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes are perished

both front wipers are slightly smeary

centre & rear sections of exhaust system have corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 105,540 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

auxiliary belt is cracked

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes are perished

both front brake discs are worn & lipped

both front wipers are slightly smeary

centre & rear sections of exhaust system have corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 99,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,530 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 94,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 76,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,805 miles

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

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

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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P511 NLD 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 55.6%.

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 P511 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P511 NLD registered?

P511 NLD is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P511 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 NLD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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