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P112 MJA

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,788 mi
Last recorded179,788 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 MJA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 179,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 170,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 170,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 157,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 146,148 miles

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 146,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 137,387 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 137,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 127,158 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 11,665 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,665 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 104,460 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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P112 MJA is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P112 MJA, 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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P112 MJA is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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