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P549 KKE

1997 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,806 mi
Last recorded193,806 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 KKE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 193,806 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 180,502 miles

N/S sill weak.

O/S/R sill weak.

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 180,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S sill weak.

O/S/R sill weak.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,446 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear tyres are worn pn the inner edge

the front tyres are running on the inner edge up the side wall

the srs light is on

there is a heavy engine oil leak

there is slight play in the steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 130,902 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 130,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 113,924 miles

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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P549 KKE is a 1997 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P549 KKE, 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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P549 KKE is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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