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N149 CTW

1996 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,749 mi
Last recorded142,749 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 CTW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 142,749 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 142,712 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 138,029 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 138,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 130,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 130,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake near full travel

Pass 8 Dec 2005 124,852 miles

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

handbrake near full travel †

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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N149 CTW is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N149 CTW, 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 N149 CTW registered?

N149 CTW is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N149 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 CTW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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