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R861 AYG

1997 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,017 mi
Last recorded155,017 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 220108,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 AYG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 155,017 miles

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

n/s mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 3 Dec 2009 149,450 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 149,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 144,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 142,718 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 142,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 138,671 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 138,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 133,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 133,800 miles

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

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

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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R861 AYG is a 1997 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R861 AYG, 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 R861 AYG registered?

R861 AYG is a 1997 Rover 220, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R861 AYG safe to buy?

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