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N153 AOK

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,753 mi
Last recorded189,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 AOK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 189,753 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 189,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 180,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 180,417 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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N153 AOK is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N153 AOK, 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 N153 AOK registered?

N153 AOK is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is N153 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 AOK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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