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P54 KWC

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,615 mi
Last recorded210,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 KWC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 210,615 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

passenger wiper poor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 202,008 miles

engineleaking oil

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,512 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 19,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 172,783 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 172,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 136,942 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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P54 KWC is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue 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 P54 KWC, 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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P54 KWC is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P54 KWC safe to buy?

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