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P76 HRP

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,803 mi
Last recorded33,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 HRP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,803 miles

both rear tyres noted perished

both front outer c.v boots noted perished

f/o/s tyre noted worn and cracking on the inner edge

front number plate noted cracked

oil leak noted from the engine

r/n/s door check strap noted damaged

slight drag noted on the r/n/s brake

slight wear noted in the steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front outer c.v boots noted perished

both rear tyres noted perished

f/o/s tyre noted worn and cracking on the inner edge

front number plate noted cracked

oil leak noted from the engine

r/n/s door check strap noted damaged

slight drag noted on the r/n/s brake

slight wear noted in the steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,449 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes starting too perrish

both rear tyres noted perrished on outer walls and on tread pattern

f/o/s outer c.v gaitor noted perrished

front exhaust flexi section noted damaged and blowing

front number plate noted cracked

r/n/s brake binding slightly

r/o/s tyre has nail in tread

rear suspension bushes noted starting too perrish

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,462 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished.

Oil leak noted from the engine.

Slight damage, and blow noted from the front flexi exhaust joint.

The O/S outer CV gator is perrished.

The front number plate is cracked.

There are two nails in the O/S/R tyre.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

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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P76 HRP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P76 HRP, 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 P76 HRP registered?

P76 HRP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P76 HRP safe to buy?

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