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P997 UFH

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 UFH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 115,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

n/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

o/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 115,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

n/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

o/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,121 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp round rear fuel lines

n/s sill corroded

wipers dont park

Fail 16 Sep 2008 111,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp round rear fuel lines

n/s sill corroded

wipers dont park

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,627 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,207 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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P997 UFH is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P997 UFH, 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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P997 UFH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P997 UFH safe to buy?

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