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P865 SHG

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,981 mi
Last recorded176,981 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 SHG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 176,981 miles

damage/to/lower/windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2008 176,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage/to/lower/windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2007 165,937 miles

windscreen cracked not in any zone.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 159,135 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area .

Pass 27 Sep 2005 148,474 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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P865 SHG is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P865 SHG, 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 P865 SHG registered?

P865 SHG is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P865 SHG safe to buy?

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