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N169 DWM

1996 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,639 mi
Last recorded84,639 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 DWM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,639 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT C.V GAITER PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,639 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT C.V GAITER PERISHED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,271 miles

aux belt perrished

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s headlamp mountings loose / broken

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s outer c.v boot badly perrished

Fail 19 Sep 2011 75,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

aux belt perrished

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s headlamp mountings loose / broken

o/s mirror glass broken

o/s outer c.v boot badly perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,866 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 63,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 61,929 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTTER TYRE WALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,929 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTTER TYRE WALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 7 Apr 2007 61,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 60,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N169 DWM is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N169 DWM, 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 N169 DWM registered?

N169 DWM is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N169 DWM safe to buy?

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