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N143 PFH

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,459 mi
Last recorded154,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 PFH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 154,459 miles

both wipers split

damadge to n/s mirror

damadge to n/s/f corner

srs light on

Fail 23 Jun 2011 154,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both wipers split

damadge to n/s mirror

damadge to n/s/f corner

srs light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 148,303 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Jun 2010 148,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jun 2009 142,323 miles

both front tyres wearing low

damage in zone 'B' of windscreen

hand brake travel close to limit

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear centre seat belt not visible to test

slight blow from exhaust flex joint

slight corrosion on both outer sills

staining on offside rear caliper no leaks apparent

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2009 142,271 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

damage in zone 'B' of windscreen

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear centre seat belt not visible to test

slight blow from exhaust flex joint

slight corrosion on both outer sills

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,000 miles

both rear foot brake readings close to limit

corrosion on both outer sills

not all bulbs in hight level brake light working

Fail 31 Mar 2008 134,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 134,756 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,768 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2006 119,501 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 119,501 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate has slight crack

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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N143 PFH is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N143 PFH, 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 N143 PFH registered?

N143 PFH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N143 PFH safe to buy?

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