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P846 RDE

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 RDE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 102,963 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 181,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 177,136 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 177,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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P846 RDE is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P846 RDE, 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 P846 RDE registered?

P846 RDE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P846 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P846 RDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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