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P890 EOC

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 EOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 169,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 169,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 150,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 139,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 139,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 136,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,928 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 121,520 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 121,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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P890 EOC is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P890 EOC, 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 P890 EOC registered?

P890 EOC is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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