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P876 FDA

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,364 mi
Last recorded122,364 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 FDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 122,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear handbrake outer casing slightly chaffed

power steering fluid reservoir area slightly damp

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 111,409 miles

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

slight corossion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 19 May 2010 111,409 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight corossion to n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 27 May 2009 105,942 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack tiebar

Fail 26 May 2009 105,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r outer sill has slight corrosion

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack tiebar

Pass 28 May 2008 99,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 99,904 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 93,439 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 93,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 86,960 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 86,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 81,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 81,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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P876 FDA is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P876 FDA, 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 P876 FDA registered?

P876 FDA is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P876 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 FDA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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