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P886 UTX

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 UTX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 146,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 146,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 141,029 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 141,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 136,645 miles

both outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2009 136,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both outer sills swollen with corrosion

exhaust fouling o/s/r strut

Fail 30 Jun 2008 130,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both outer sills swollen with corrosion

exhaust fouling o/s/r strut

Pass 12 Mar 2007 120,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 103,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 103,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P886 UTX is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P886 UTX, 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 P886 UTX registered?

P886 UTX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P886 UTX safe to buy?

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