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L603 FOH

1997 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL603 FOH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 117,396 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 117,396 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 110,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front outer constant velocity gaiter perishing badly, n/s/f wheel rim chipped and piece is missing....

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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L603 FOH is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 108,744 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 L603 FOH, 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 29 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L603 FOH registered?

L603 FOH is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is L603 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L603 FOH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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