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P871 BRX

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 BRX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,950 miles

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,232 miles

n/s park effort weak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 72,584 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2007 67,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,310 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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P871 BRX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P871 BRX, 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 P871 BRX registered?

P871 BRX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P871 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 BRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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