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P589 WAD

1997 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,139 mi
Last recorded111,139 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 WAD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front brake hose running close to inner section of rim

fuel tank damp but not leaking

tep fuel cap fitted but seal ok

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front brake hose running close to inner section of rim

fuel tank damp but not leaking

tep fuel cap fitted but seal ok

Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 102,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,390 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,598 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear wheel arches corroded.

wipers not parking.

Fail 29 Aug 2012 88,515 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear wheel arches corroded.

wipers not parking.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,868 miles

rear wheel arches corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking.

exhaust slightly noisey.

intermittent fault on wipers parking.

o.s.f tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,661 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking.

brake pedal travel slightly excessive.

exhaust slightly noisey.

intermittent fault on wipers parking.

o.s.f tyre inner sidewall splitting.

rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2010 77,712 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,982 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,640 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine breather is venting gasses into engine bay

Pass 23 Jun 2007 87,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 84,899 miles

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

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

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

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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P589 WAD is a 1997 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P589 WAD, 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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P589 WAD is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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