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P115 DOD

1997 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 DOD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,599 miles

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

Nearside mirror casing missing

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,274 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills have surface rust

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,625 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,621 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,559 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,268 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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P115 DOD is a 1997 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P115 DOD, 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 P115 DOD registered?

P115 DOD is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P115 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 DOD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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