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N133 CVV

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,727 mi
Last recorded153,727 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 CVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 153,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 153,727 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 150,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 150,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 146,625 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 146,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 142,047 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 138,257 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 138,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,749 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 134,733 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 130,854 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 130,854 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 126,073 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 126,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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N133 CVV is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N133 CVV, 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 N133 CVV registered?

N133 CVV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N133 CVV safe to buy?

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