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P879 HOX

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,631 mi
Last recorded61,631 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 HOX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 61,631 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 61,631 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering N/S OUTER SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILL X 2 (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,597 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,842 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,804 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,301 miles

zero readings from emmisions

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,297 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,260 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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P879 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P879 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 P879 HOX registered?

P879 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P879 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 HOX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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