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P963 PCV

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,093 mi
Last recorded161,093 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 PCV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 161,093 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 155,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 138,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 131,927 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 125,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 115,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 109,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,774 miles

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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P963 PCV is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P963 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P963 PCV registered?

P963 PCV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P963 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 PCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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