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P883 GRJ

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,626 mi
Last recorded133,626 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 GRJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 133,626 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, OUTTER SILLS RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS WORN,

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 112,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FUEL TANK RUSTING,BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN, OUTTER SILLS RUSTING, POWER STEERING PIPES DAMP,

OS INNER CV BOOT CLIP MISSING AND NOT SECURE

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,815 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 89,815 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING,OUTTER SILLS RUSTING,EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 74,993 miles

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

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

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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P883 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P883 GRJ, 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 P883 GRJ registered?

P883 GRJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 10 August 1996.

Is P883 GRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 GRJ shows 7 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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