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P79 RHS

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 RHS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 112,749 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,618 miles

aux drive belt cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front panel corroding

n/s door m irror glass cracked

n/s outer sill corroding

oil leak on engine

rear shockers weeping slightly

rear tyres cracking,sidewalls scuffed

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2008 108,618 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

aux drive belt cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake discs wearing,pads not checked

front panel corroding

n/s door m irror glass cracked

n/s outer sill corroding

oil leak on engine

rear shockers weeping slightly

rear tyres cracking,sidewalls scuffed

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,474 miles

Front wipers not parking in park position automaticly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2007 101,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers not parking in park position automaticly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,613 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blade rubbers starting to split at ends

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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P79 RHS is a 1996 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P79 RHS, 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 P79 RHS registered?

P79 RHS is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P79 RHS safe to buy?

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