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P568 XFV

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,803 mi
Last recorded88,803 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 XFV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,930 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,792 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,019 miles

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

SRS WARNING LAMP ON.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,019 miles

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

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

SRS WARNING LAMP ON.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,848 miles

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

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

slight damage to out cable

Fail 17 Sep 2008 71,848 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to out cable

Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,604 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 64,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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P568 XFV 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 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 P568 XFV, 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 P568 XFV registered?

P568 XFV is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P568 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P568 XFV shows 12 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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