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N171 YOP

1996 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,889 mi
Last recorded147,889 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 YOP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 147,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 147,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,641 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 139,366 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 137,083 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 137,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,305 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 128,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 123,278 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 118,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,626 miles

crank pick up wire rubbing on n/s outer c/v joint

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,497 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 107,488 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S/F Steering arm has play at its inner fixing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil Level is on minimum

Pass 2 Aug 2010 100,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,466 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 95,765 miles

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

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

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

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

auxillary belt perished/cracking

front number plate damaged,slightly deteriorated

slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,765 miles

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

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

auxillary belt perished/cracking

front number plate damaged,slightly deteriorated

slight knock and play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,511 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

front exhaust mount badly corroded.

general corrosion front & rear suspension componets.

o/s/rear drop plate corroding.

rear brake pads slightly low.

slight damage front number plate.

slight exhaust leak from downpipe.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,553 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,667 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low

front number plate damaged

nsr chassis leg/weld repairs coated in under sill,unable to assess quality

oil leak

signs of fluid on power steering pump

Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,568 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate damaged

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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N171 YOP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N171 YOP, 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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N171 YOP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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