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P865 HOX

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 HOX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear service-brake braking effort significantly lower compaired to the nearside rear

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

the vehicle emits some black smoke during acceleration.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 124,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear service-brake braking effort significantly lower compaired to the nearside rear

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

the vehicle emits some black smoke during acceleration.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 124,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,982 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 119,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,068 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damaged to o/s door mirror

Fail 27 Aug 2010 114,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight damaged to o/s door mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2009 107,509 miles

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror cover damaged

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrodestarting to corrode

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

tow bar electrics cover broken

Fail 2 Sep 2009 107,500 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

o/s door mirror cover damaged

o/s rear outer sill starting to corrodestarting to corrode

o/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode

tow bar electrics cover broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 100,518 miles

chip in windscreen

front cv gaiters starting to perrish

power steering pipes damp

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage to o/s door mirror

slight damage to o/s number plate light lens

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,220 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,337 miles

Oil leak

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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P865 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P865 HOX, 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 P865 HOX registered?

P865 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P865 HOX safe to buy?

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