MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear number plate lamps in poor condition
rear number plate in poor condition
slight movement in offside of steering rack
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear number plate lamps in poor condition
rear number plate in poor condition
slight movement in offside of steering rack
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine oil leak
nearside front anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting
slight movement in offside steering rack arm
slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing
as advised on previous test
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine oil leak
nearside anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting
nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly
offside front outer cv gaiter splitting
rear fog light switch sticky
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P779 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P779 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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What year was P779 HOB registered?
P779 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 November 1996.
Is P779 HOB safe to buy?
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