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P773 FOB

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 FOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,460 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 101,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,326 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 97,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 90,362 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel tank and exhaust sections

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2007 90,317 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on fuel tank and exhaust sections

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2006 81,872 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 81,872 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes and power steering pipes

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on o/s outer sill and wheel arch

slight play in steering rack

tracking needs checked

Fail 16 Dec 2005 74,267 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 74,267 miles

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

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank

oil leak

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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P773 FOB 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 60%.

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 P773 FOB, 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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P773 FOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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