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P781 ODX

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 ODX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,812 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,824 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,696 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 68,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,157 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,685 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,171 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Center and rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,355 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 50,857 miles

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

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

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

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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P781 ODX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P781 ODX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P781 ODX registered?

P781 ODX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P781 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 ODX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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