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P763 TWT

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,285 mi
Last recorded179,285 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 TWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 179,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front headlamp mounting damaged

offside front outer sill corroded/holed, outside any prescribed areas

offside outer sill corroded along entire length

rear of nearside outer sill corroded

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

third of high level brake light working

unable to open boot from outside vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2007 165,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 130,504 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 130,504 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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P763 TWT is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P763 TWT, 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.

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What year was P763 TWT registered?

P763 TWT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P763 TWT safe to buy?

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