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N134 YCH

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,185 mi
Last recorded154,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 YCH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 154,185 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Jan 2016 154,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x 2 (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,389 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,086 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 128,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 124,932 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRIDED

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 122,002 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 117,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 117,502 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008
Fail 2 Dec 2008

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 107,395 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 107,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 104,202 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 99,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 99,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N134 YCH is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N134 YCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N134 YCH registered?

N134 YCH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N134 YCH safe to buy?

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