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P805 HOM

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,904 mi
Last recorded189,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 HOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 189,904 miles

All inner wheel arches have plastic shields fitted.

Both rear tyres well worn and sidewalls perished.

Diesel fuel smell around engine bay, no leaks evident at time of test.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Engine oil leaks.

LARGE ENGINE COVER AND UNDER ENGINE TRAYS FITTED, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS.

Nsf outer cv boot leaking, but no ingress of dirt or water.

One high level brake light bulb not working.

Osr hand brake performance just adequate.

Outer wings edges rusting.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 189,994 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

All inner wheel arches have plastic shields fitted.

Both rear tyres well worn and sidewalls perished.

Diesel fuel smell around engine bay, no leaks evident at time of test.

Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.

Engine oil leaks.

LARGE ENGINE COVER AND UNDER ENGINE TRAYS FITTED, OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS.

Nsf outer cv boot leaking, but no ingress of dirt or water.

One high level brake light bulb not working.

Outer wings edges rusting.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 178,857 miles

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn* nsf cv boot has acceptable minor hole*corrosion of fuel pipes, brakepipes,(some greasing of fuel and brakepipes) axle assembly, rear floors and box section,, rear sill ends and arches,exhaust,etc,.*

headlamp aims on aim limits* inner boot area wet and corroded* rear indicators losing orange effect* front brake discs and pads worn* rear tyres worn and perished* osf tyreworn to limit- just acceptable - recommend replacement*

littlereserve travel on handbrake* pas fluidon minimum*significant engine oil leaks- potential to contaminate or mask other leakage* thick carpets and shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* acceptable windscreen damage*

Fail 2 Jun 2014 178,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti-roll bar link arm bushes worn* nsf cv boot has acceptable minor hole*corrosion of fuel pipes, brakepipes,(some greasing of fuel and brakepipes) axle assembly, rear floors and box section,, rear sill ends and arches,exhaust,etc,.*

headlamp aims on aim limits* inner boot area wet and corroded* rear indicators losing orange effect* front brake discs and pads worn* rear tyres worn and perished* osf tyreworn to limit- just acceptable - recommend replacement*

littlereserve travel on handbrake* pas fluidon minimum*significant engine oil leaks- potential to contaminate or mask other leakage* thick carpets and shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* acceptable windscreen damage*

Pass 21 May 2013 169,205 miles

coolant added, engine oil added, rear wiper split, front wipers non original, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thicl carpet, nsf tyre tread very well worn, some wear of brake pedal rubber.

high level brake lights , less than 50% of bulbs not working, engine oil leaks,osr brake pipe rusting, rear exhaust small leak.rear wheel arches rusty.

Fail 21 May 2013 169,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant added, engine oil added, rear wiper split, front wipers non original, difficulty in checking inner sills due to thicl carpet, nsf tyre tread very well worn, some wear of brake pedal rubber.

high level brake lights , less than 50% of bulbs not working, engine oil leaks,osr brake pipe rusting, rear exhaust small leak.rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 29 May 2012 159,666 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear tail gate catch not working correctly

Fail 24 May 2012 159,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tail gate catch not working correctly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 152,894 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 152,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 138,166 miles

Battery insecure

Child seats fitted to both rear passenger seats rear seatbelts not tested

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge wearing through shoulder

Slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 17 Apr 2010 138,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Child seats fitted to both rear passenger seats rear seatbelts not tested

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge wearing through shoulder

Slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,409 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,799 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 102,797 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,664 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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P805 HOM is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P805 HOM, 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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P805 HOM is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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