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P517 VWT

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,048 mi
Last recorded144,048 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 VWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2007 144,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 133,049 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P517 VWT is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P517 VWT, 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 P517 VWT registered?

P517 VWT is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P517 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 VWT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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