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P775 FOV

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,825 mi
Last recorded150,825 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 FOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 150,825 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 148,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,467 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,959 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 141,400 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,681 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 138,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 135,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 132,800 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 132,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 127,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,338 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 12,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,470 miles

o/s rear tyre slight cracks.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,566 miles

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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P775 FOV is a 1996 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P775 FOV, 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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P775 FOV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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