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P998 YOD

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,494 mi
Last recorded163,494 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 YOD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 163,494 miles

rough edges on wings been taped over

Fail 29 Aug 2012 163,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rough edges on wings been taped over

Pass 8 Aug 2011 156,261 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 156,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 151,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 144,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 138,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 129,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 118,652 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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P998 YOD is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P998 YOD, 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 P998 YOD registered?

P998 YOD is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P998 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 YOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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