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P106 AAB

1997 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 AAB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,020 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

dampness around power steering resevoir

free play in offside steering arm

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

centre rear view mirror missing

dampness around power steering resevoir

free play in offside steering arm

undershield fitted not allowng full imspection

Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,841 miles

offside front window not working

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

faulty starter motor

nearside wiper worn

Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

faulty starter motor

nearside wiper worn

offside front window not working

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P106 AAB is a 1997 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P106 AAB, 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 P106 AAB registered?

P106 AAB is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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