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P990 HOX

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,747 mi
Last recorded133,747 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 HOX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 133,747 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 133,627 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 129,661 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 129,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 122,613 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 122,567 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 116,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 110,747 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 110,741 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 104,762 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 104,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 98,698 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre close to legal limit

some play steering rack

Fail 22 May 2008 98,691 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both c.v boots getting perished

brake fluid getting discoloured

centre section of exhaust getting corroded

engine oil leak

front discs getting corroded

front number plate cracked

handbrake outer cables showing signs of cracking

offside front tyre close to legal limit

some play steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2005 95,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

front wiper blades starting to split

front wipers not parking correctly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2005 95,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

front wiper blades starting to split

front wipers not parking correctly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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P990 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red 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 P990 HOX, 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 P990 HOX registered?

P990 HOX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P990 HOX safe to buy?

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