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P796 CEF

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 CEF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,177 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

engine oil leak

front number plate broken

signs of fuel leak in tank area(not present during test)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,940 miles

engine oil pressure light glowing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,775 miles

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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P796 CEF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P796 CEF, 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 P796 CEF registered?

P796 CEF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P796 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 CEF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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