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P105 DHH

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 DHH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 140,009 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sills.

oil leak from engine

slight leak from exhaust tail pipe and silencer

steering rack has slight play on nearside and offside inner joints

Fail 26 Aug 2015 140,007 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sills.

oil leak from engine

possible fuel leak from engine component

slight leak from exhaust tail pipe and silencer

steering rack has slight play on nearside and offside inner joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 132,913 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 122,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 122,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes.

offside rear tyre perished.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 113,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 113,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 90,474 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 May 2011 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 73,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 73,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2009 62,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,927 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,964 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 43,575 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 43,575 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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P105 DHH is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P105 DHH, 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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P105 DHH is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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