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P92 TAE

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,709 mi
Last recorded173,709 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 TAE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 173,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 173,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 165,800 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS/RACK.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 9 Nov 2010 65,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.CORROSION SILLS.MINOR PLAY F BALL JOINTS/RACK.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 154,314 miles

R REG PLATE DAMAGED.WASH DELIVERY POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING-O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 154,314 miles

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

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

R REG PLATE DAMAGED.WASH DELIVERY POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING-O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.OIL LEVEL MIN/LEAKS.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 145,582 miles

MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 145,582 miles

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

MISC P.A.S.COMPONENTS WET.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 135,125 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 135,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK AT THE PIPE GOING INTO THE REAR BOX AND TRACE MARKS OF ALEAK ON THE SEAM IN THE CENTRE PIPE...DISC PADS WORN TO APX 2 MM..N/S WIPER BLADE SHOWS SOME DETERIORATION...NSF & OSR TYRES WEARING A BIT CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 9 Nov 2006 214,044 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 124,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE BALANCE POOR WIPER PARK FAULT? O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION OIL LEAKS

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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P92 TAE is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P92 TAE, 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 P92 TAE registered?

P92 TAE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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