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N124 ATO

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,151 mi
Last recorded80,151 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 ATO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 80,151 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 80,151 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode around securing clips

fuel tank damp and corroded but not visibly leaking

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but still easily readable

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,661 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,645 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 16 Aug 2006 75,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N124 ATO is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 111,306 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 N124 ATO, 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 30 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N124 ATO registered?

N124 ATO is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N124 ATO safe to buy?

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