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P958 XTT

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,072 mi
Last recorded117,072 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 XTT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,072 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 116,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise osr sidelamp dull

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,694 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 109,694 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,849 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,849 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear hi-level brake lamp inoperative, presenter states disconnected

Fail 5 Sep 2006 88,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P958 XTT is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P958 XTT, 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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P958 XTT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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