Rover 220 Sd (1997)
1997 Rover 220 Sd
CarHunch is tracking 303 1997 Rover 220 Sd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1997 Rover 220 SD diesel matches the UK average pass rate at exactly 80%, making it a reliably sound performer for its age—and notably, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. These are impressively clean results, with an average of just 0.02 failures per vehicle and no advisories flagged across the sample.
At a median mileage of 182,691 miles, these cars show typical wear for their 27-year lifespan, suggesting most examples have been regularly maintained. When you're evaluating a potential purchase, ask the seller for service history documentation, as these low failure rates indicate that owners who've kept up with basic servicing have been rewarded with genuinely dependable vehicles.
We have 303 1997 Rover 220 Sd vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1997 Rover 220 Sd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 302 | 0.9% | 0.02 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1997 Rover 220 Sd vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1997 Rover 220 Sd vehicles fall between 100,501 and 182,691 miles.
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