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P593 HOL

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,514 mi
Last recorded62,514 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 HOL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,102 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 2-4mm

play in the steering

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,095 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs worn and scored

n/s/f tyre 2-4mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r tyre 2-4mm

play in the steering

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,623 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,851 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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P593 HOL is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 111,306 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 P593 HOL, 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 30 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 HOL registered?

P593 HOL is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P593 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P593 HOL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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