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P969 TWP

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,215 mi
Last recorded113,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 TWP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 113,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,372 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2010 112,368 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R,Tyre outer wall perishing....

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 93,282 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 92,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 87,826 miles

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

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

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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P969 TWP 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 63.6%.

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 P969 TWP, 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 P969 TWP registered?

P969 TWP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P969 TWP safe to buy?

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