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P786 PDE

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 PDE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 104,101 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small crack on windscreen on lower edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 104,101 miles

small crack on windscreen on lower edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 98,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,557 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 92,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,628 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 86,628 miles

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

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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P786 PDE is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red 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 P786 PDE, 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 P786 PDE registered?

P786 PDE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P786 PDE safe to buy?

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