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P552 TMJ

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,047 mi
Last recorded120,047 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 TMJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,047 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs have a light build up of surface corosion

Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs have a light build up of surface corosion

Pass 13 Jun 2008 118,682 miles

srs light on

Fail 12 Jun 2008 118,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 12 Jan 2007 113,341 miles

oil leak from engine o/s//f

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,457 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters splitting

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Fail 28 Jun 2006 110,457 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

brake fluid level low

nearside and offside outer cv gaiters splitting

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow from rear silencer

Pass 7 Dec 2005 106,746 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror broken

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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P552 TMJ is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P552 TMJ, 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 P552 TMJ registered?

P552 TMJ is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P552 TMJ safe to buy?

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