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P770 HOB

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,634 mi
Last recorded106,634 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 HOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 106,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

both sills rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,017 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light staying on

both sills rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,547 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,714 miles

light corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sills

rear silencer in poor condition

srs light on

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,443 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

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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P770 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P770 HOB, 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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P770 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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