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P964 EOJ

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 EOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 128,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 124,945 miles

nearside outer sill corroded. wear starting to the steering.slight wear in front antiroll bar link bar bushes/bottom ball joints.front nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 124,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside outer sill corroded. wear starting to the steering.slight wear in front antiroll bar link bar bushes/bottom ball joints.front nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 120,775 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill corroded †slight play/wear in the steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2005 113,163 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 1,290 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight wear in the steering

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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P964 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P964 EOJ, 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 P964 EOJ registered?

P964 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P964 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P964 EOJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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