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P524 ABV

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,903 mi
Last recorded115,903 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 ABV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 115,903 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outercill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outercill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outercill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outercill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,482 miles

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

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewall

lower windscreen cracked not within drivers view of road

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,234 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 79,234 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,670 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,128 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 49,127 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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P524 ABV is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P524 ABV, 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 P524 ABV registered?

P524 ABV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P524 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 ABV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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