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P515 EVO

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,191 mi
Last recorded112,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 EVO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,191 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight corrosion; Rear axle, Exhaust, Rear wheel arches

Fail 2 Jan 2014 112,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight corrosion; Rear axle, Exhaust, Rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Dec 2012 107,098 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure under bonnet

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread close to limit

Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,098 miles

battery insecure under bonnet

n/s/f tyre sidewall and tread close to limit

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,308 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and perished

power steering resevoir damp

surface corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 11 Jan 2011 104,560 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 104,554 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front link pin bushes split

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

damp around power steering reservoir

long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,788 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f door shut

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2010 101,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f door shut

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,647 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,590 miles

central door locking inop

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2006 86,829 miles

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

O/S sill corroding under trim strip

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,829 miles

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

O/S sill corroding under trim strip

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

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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P515 EVO is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P515 EVO, 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 P515 EVO registered?

P515 EVO is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P515 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 EVO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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