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P902 FDA

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,719 mi
Last recorded93,719 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 FDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 93,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 183,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 183,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

1.Boot area not not checked properly due to boot trim †2.n/s/r indicator starting to show white light †3.Outer sills starting to corrode †4.Brake discs worn(poss undersize) pads not checked †5.Oil leak on engine †6.n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

7.Slight play in o/s & n/s bottom ball joints †8.Slight play in steering rack †9.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 183,260 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 178,998 miles

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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P902 FDA is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P902 FDA, 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 P902 FDA registered?

P902 FDA is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P902 FDA safe to buy?

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