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P834 HOB

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 HOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 79,253 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 79,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,879 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,005 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 67,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P834 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P834 HOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P834 HOB registered?

P834 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P834 HOB safe to buy?

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