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P97 HYA

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,461 mi
Last recorded162,461 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 HYA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 162,461 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 162,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 157,880 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 157,880 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2010 155,237 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2010 155,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 151,020 miles

corrosion on rear sill

Fail 24 Aug 2009 151,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 147,925 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 147,911 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 140,248 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 140,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 133,510 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 133,450 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

n/s mirror insecure - rear view mirror slightly insecure - o/s washer one nozzle blocked

Pass 2 Sep 2005 126,017 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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P97 HYA is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P97 HYA, 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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P97 HYA is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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