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P102 JVM

1997 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,732 mi
Last recorded114,732 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 JVM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 114,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 114,672 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 103,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 103,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P102 JVM is a 1997 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P102 JVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P102 JVM registered?

P102 JVM is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P102 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 JVM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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