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P104 DVJ

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,934 mi
Last recorded73,934 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 DVJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 73,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s reading lower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/r outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre rippling on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/r outer sill corroding

n/s/r reverse light innop

o/s outer sill starting to rust

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light stays on

front number plate fading

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,783 miles

1 segment out on high level brake light

SRS light stays on

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake slightly poor

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,075 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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P104 DVJ is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P104 DVJ, 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 P104 DVJ registered?

P104 DVJ is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P104 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 DVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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