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P376 TGX

1971 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

187,793 mi
Last recorded187,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 220103,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 TGX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 187,793 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

body panels corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 172,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror cover missing

offside outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 172,554 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror cover missing

offside outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 160,795 miles

front brake pads low.

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge.

offside rear tyre low on outer edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 160,795 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads low.

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge.

offside rear tyre low on outer edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 148,717 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch rusted

outer sills rusted

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2010 148,717 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel arch rusted

outer sills rusted

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,200 miles

corrosion offside outer sill

engine oil leak

lift in steering column

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside cv gaiter perishing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 136,071 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion offside outer sill

engine oil leak

lift in steering column

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside cv gaiter perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 122,020 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2008 121,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 109,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 109,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 97,837 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 97,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Front brakes vare slight out of ballance.

Small scratches at windscreen.

Very slight play at steering

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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P376 TGX is a 1971 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 103,156 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 P376 TGX, 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 55 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P376 TGX registered?

P376 TGX is a 1971 Rover 220, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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