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P889 HOB

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 HOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 87,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

P.A.S drive belt deteriated + cracking, recommend replace before it breaks.

clutch + throttle pedals are heavy.

n/s outer sill is corrdoed in centre + near rear arch, not considered excessive.

n/s/r seatbelt is fitted through a child seat, not able to fully inspect belts condition + function.

o/s driver door mirror glass cracked, rear view ok.

o/s engine oil leak.

o/s outer sill corroded in centre, front + rear, not considered excessive.

rear number has sun faded perspex.

wiper blades park in mid screen, can be manually parked via switch.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 87,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

P.A.S drive belt deteriated + cracking, recommend replace before it breaks.

clutch + throttle pedals are heavy.

n/s outer sill is corrdoed in centre + near rear arch, not considered excessive.

n/s/r seatbelt is fitted through a child seat, not able to fully inspect belts condition + function.

o/s driver door mirror glass cracked, rear view ok.

o/s engine oil leak.

o/s outer sill corroded in centre, front + rear, not considered excessive.

rear number has sun faded perspex.

wiper blades park in mid screen, can be manually parked via switch.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,147 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 81,140 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 75,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear mudflap fouling tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,818 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 69,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P889 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P889 HOB, 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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P889 HOB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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