1997 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R996 BLG
1997 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 109,759 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 220
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R996 BLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/04/2010
- 109,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R996 BLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 220 (R996 BLG) between February 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
R996 BLG Mileage History
- 07/02/200695,502 mi
- 13/03/200798,068 mi+2,566 mi
- 13/03/200798,069 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2008109,085 mi+11,016 mi
- 30/04/2010109,759 mi+674 mi
Average of roughly 3,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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