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P890 HOM

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 HOM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 106,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,489 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 96,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 87,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,865 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 80,852 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f brake pads appear low , †deep cracks in both outer c.v boots , †dampness around p.a.s pipes .

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 HOM is a 1996 Rover 220 in White 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 P890 HOM, 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 HOM registered?

P890 HOM is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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