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P921 FNF

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,360 mi
Last recorded174,360 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 FNF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 174,360 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 174,360 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 166,955 miles

Nearside front tyre ON limit.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 162,280 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2010 162,271 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2009 153,973 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

fan belt cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 153,973 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

fan belt cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2009 153,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 2 Jul 2008 146,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2008 146,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 144,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 144,767 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 139,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 139,656 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing uneven

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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P921 FNF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P921 FNF, 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 P921 FNF registered?

P921 FNF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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