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P761 LFS

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,888 mi
Last recorded78,888 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 LFS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 78,888 miles

n/s/f o/s/f outter sills corroded not holed

n/s/f shockie damp

oil leak around engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2011 77,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,728 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 66,727 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,927 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,336 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 55,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P761 LFS is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P761 LFS, 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 P761 LFS registered?

P761 LFS is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P761 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 LFS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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