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P773 TWT

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,333 mi
Last recorded115,333 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 115,333 miles

Front brakes slight imblance

Fail 27 May 2011 115,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brakes slight imblance

Pass 10 Jun 2010 111,292 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 22 Jan 2009 108,192 miles

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 2.n/s front door mirror damaged 3.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 4.heavy oil leaks 5.slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 20 Jan 2009

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end 2.n/s front door mirror damaged 3.surface corrosion of n/s outer sill 4.heavy oil leaks 5.slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,144 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 100,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 97,572 miles

centre brake some bulbs not working

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 TWT is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P773 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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P773 TWT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P773 TWT safe to buy?

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