1996 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · P487 BVA
1996 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 83,041 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 220
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1994cc
P487 BVA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2006
- 83,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P487 BVA Mileage History
- 04/10/200683,041 mi
- 13/10/200683,041 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P487 BVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 220 (P487 BVA) between October 2006 and October 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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