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P797 WRU

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,599 mi
Last recorded96,599 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 WRU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 96,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp missing but secure

both rear sill ends corroded

rear silencer rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,480 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp missing but secure

both rear sill ends corroded

rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,813 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,357 miles

all four tyres have low tread

Fail 26 Mar 2007 57,909 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,909 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

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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P797 WRU is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P797 WRU, 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 P797 WRU registered?

P797 WRU is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P797 WRU safe to buy?

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