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P523 VWT

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,956 mi
Last recorded106,956 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 VWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,950 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 99,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 93,079 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 90,164 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 90,095 miles

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

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

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

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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P523 VWT is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P523 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P523 VWT registered?

P523 VWT is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P523 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 VWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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