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P565 JDA

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,547 mi
Last recorded166,547 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 JDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 166,547 miles

coirrosion nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion offside outer sill but not excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2012 166,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

coirrosion nearside outer sill outside of prescribed area

corrosion offside outer sill but not excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2011 160,255 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 160,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 153,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,516 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 144,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,978 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blades starting to split

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 8 Apr 2008 139,978 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both wiper blades starting to split

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2007 135,203 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 135,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper perished

Pass 9 Feb 2006 123,320 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P565 JDA 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 58.3%.

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 P565 JDA, 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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P565 JDA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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