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P790 PAH

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,735 mi
Last recorded123,735 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 PAH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 123,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 123,693 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 109,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 109,803 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both number plates slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,798 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

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

INNER EDGE OF FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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P790 PAH is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P790 PAH, 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 P790 PAH registered?

P790 PAH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P790 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 PAH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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