MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres at legal limits.
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres at legal limits.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre at legal limits †slight damage to fuel tank
slight noise on outer drive shaft joints
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P556 DPA is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P556 DPA, 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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How do I check the history of P556 DPA?
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What year was P556 DPA registered?
P556 DPA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P556 DPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P556 DPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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