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P555 DEB

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,295 mi
Last recorded106,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 DEB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,295 miles

both sills corroded

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 185/55/15 82v

slight play steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both sills corroded

brake peddal long

front discs corroded and worn

o/s/outer cv b oot twisted and has a pin hole

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly 185/55/15 82v

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,692 miles

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

dampness on pas pipes at pas header tank

front washers poor

front wipers wont park

n/s/f anti-rollbar drop link moved on bush

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroded at end

oil leak front engine

rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Jun 2010 99,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

dampness on pas pipes at pas header tank

front washers poor

front wipers wont park

n/s/f anti-rollbar drop link moved on bush

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi corroded at end

oil leak front engine

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,246 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

N/S/F Wing corroded

N/S/R Brake binding

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brake pipes undersealed

N/S/F Wing corroded

N/S/R Brake binding

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,244 miles

front brakes poor

n/s screenwash jet in-op

slight play in o/s of rack

some brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes poor

n/s screenwash jet in-op

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play in o/s of rack

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,487 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2007 78,396 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,295 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 72,283 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

keep watch on front tyres

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

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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P555 DEB is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P555 DEB, 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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P555 DEB is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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