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LYV 817P

1976 Rover 220

Green Petrol 2204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 817P
MakeRover
Model220
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,935 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,833 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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LYV 817P is a 1976 Rover 220 in Green with a 2,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYV 817P, 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 50 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYV 817P?

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What year was LYV 817P registered?

LYV 817P is a 1976 Rover 220, first registered on 10 March 1976.

Is LYV 817P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYV 817P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LYV 817P have outstanding finance?

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