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P790 FOB

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,193 mi
Last recorded130,193 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 FOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2012 130,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 127,793 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hitting floor

offside front wing damaged

srs light on

Fail 15 Jul 2011 127,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust hitting floor

offside front wing damaged

srs light on

Fail 10 Jun 2010 127,142 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 127,142 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2009 126,002 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2009 126,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2007 112,281 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 92,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,568 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 78,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P790 FOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P790 FOB, 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 P790 FOB registered?

P790 FOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P790 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 FOB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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