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N137 VPE

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 VPE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 121,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,984 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

airbag light stays on.

Pass 24 May 2011 119,793 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 119,526 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

srs light on

Pass 28 May 2009 115,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 110,515 miles

oil leak,o/s cv boot perishing,o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 25 May 2007 105,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 105,726 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 101,096 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,slight inbalance to front brakes

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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N137 VPE is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N137 VPE, 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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N137 VPE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N137 VPE safe to buy?

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