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P586 KPU

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,747 mi
Last recorded107,747 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 KPU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 107,747 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 107,747 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,377 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 99,351 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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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P586 KPU is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P586 KPU, 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 P586 KPU registered?

P586 KPU is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P586 KPU safe to buy?

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