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N138 YCH

1996 Rover 220

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,947 mi
Last recorded113,947 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 YCH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 105,509 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside outer sill rusty/slight corrosion,at rear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

S.R.S.Light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 105,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside rear outer sill rusty/thin.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

S R S Light on.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,080 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 105,080 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

bonnet not closing securly.

both rear wheel arches corroding.

interior mirror missing.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 100,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2008 100,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2007 94,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 94,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,634 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 86,634 miles

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

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

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

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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N138 YCH is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N138 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.

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What year was N138 YCH registered?

N138 YCH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N138 YCH safe to buy?

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