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P578 CWN

1997 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

212,648 mi
Last recorded212,648 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 CWN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2010 212,648 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brakes slightly binding

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

spare wheel well rusty and holed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 209,469 miles

Front number plate is discolouring.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

N/s front tyre is wearing unevenly & is close to the limit.

No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.

O/s rear seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Oil on engine.

SRS light on.

Slight play in n/s ball joint.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 209,455 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

All tyres are wearing on edges, o/s rear is close to the limit; recommend alignment/tyre pressures are checked.

Both front shockabsorbers are leaking slightly.

Front headlamp lenses are discolouring & affecting beam image & are only just acceptable.

Front number p[late is discolouring.

No centre rear seat belt available at time of test.

O/s sill panel is corroding.

Oil on engine.

SRS light on.

Some play in steering rack.

Spare wheel carrier is heavily corroded.

Fail 21 May 2009 208,959 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

All four tyres are wearing on the edges & close to the limit.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front headlamp leanses are discolouring & affecting beam intensity & are only just acceptable.

Front number plate is discolouring.

Front shock absorbers are leaking slightly.

No centre rear seat belt fitted at time of test.

O/s sill is corroding.

Oil on engine.

SRS light on.

Some play in steering rack.

Spare wheel well is heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 203,491 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 203,466 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 196,664 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 196,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P578 CWN is a 1997 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 P578 CWN, 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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P578 CWN is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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