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P580 VWR

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 VWR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,563 miles

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,295 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,300 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,037 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,823 miles

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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P580 VWR is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P580 VWR, 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 P580 VWR registered?

P580 VWR is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P580 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P580 VWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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