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P947 HMD

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,614 mi
Last recorded172,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 HMD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 172,614 miles

Corrosion to N/S sill end

Corrosion to O/S sill / step

Corrosion to front to rear brake metal pipes & rear brake metal pipes

N/S outer brake pad worn to limit

N/S/F brake hanging up slightly

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Possible PAS fluid leak (Level found to be ok)

Rear brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Fail 31 Jan 2012 172,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S outer brake pad worn to limit

N/S/F brake hanging up slightly

Corrosion to N/S sill end

Corrosion to O/S sill / step

Corrosion to front to rear brake metal pipes & rear brake metal pipes

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

Possible PAS fluid leak (Level found to be ok)

Rear brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2011 156,883 miles

Drivers wiper slightly poor

Hand brake travel slightly long

Light corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

N/S/R brake hanging up slightly

Rear exhaust in slightly poor condition

Slight corrosion to both rear brake metal pipes

Slight movement in drivers seat base

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Fail 20 Jan 2011 156,883 miles

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

Drivers wiper slightly poor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake travel slightly long

Light corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

N/S/R brake hanging up slightly

Rear exhaust in slightly poor condition

Slight corrosion to both rear brake metal pipes

Slight movement in drivers seat base

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2010 140,048 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Light corrosion on O/S/R arch

O/S/F parking light bulb slightly dim

O/S/R number plate lamp slightly dim

PAS fluid cap missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in O/S & N/S inner track rod or rack assembly

Pass 9 Jan 2009 117,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 117,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2008 116,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 116,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2007 113,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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P947 HMD is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P947 HMD, 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 P947 HMD registered?

P947 HMD is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 17 September 1996.

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