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P914 DOV

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,941 mi
Last recorded100,941 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 DOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 100,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2012 100,865 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,425 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,978 miles

Nearside sill corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,956 miles

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

Nearside sill corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,521 miles

Slight blow from front exhaust pipi

Fail 4 Mar 2009 86,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight blow from front exhaust pipi

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,075 miles

nearside cv boot beginning to crack.

nearside sill beginning to rust.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,371 miles

offside front tyre getting low. †both rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,354 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,354 miles

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

rear indicators losing colour. †slight blow from rear of middle exhaust pipe. †power steering fluid low. †nearside front tyre close to limit. †

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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P914 DOV is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P914 DOV, 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 P914 DOV registered?

P914 DOV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 24 August 1996.

Is P914 DOV safe to buy?

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