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P794 FOB

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,769 mi
Last recorded156,769 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 FOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 156,769 miles

n/side outer sill weld repaired

Pass 27 Jan 2012 147,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 139,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 139,760 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,556 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 120,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,246 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,140 miles

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

n/s.rear wheel bearing slightly noisy. replace s.a.p.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 101,880 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 101,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P794 FOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P794 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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P794 FOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P794 FOB safe to buy?

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