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P861 FES

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,056 mi
Last recorded158,056 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 FES
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 158,056 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 153,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,527 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 149,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 148,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 146,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 143,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 141,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 141,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 138,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 136,066 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 136,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P861 FES is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P861 FES, 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 P861 FES registered?

P861 FES is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P861 FES safe to buy?

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