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N173 JFR

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 JFR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 119,579 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 119,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper split

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2007 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

unable to fully check welding repairs due to covered in underseal and seam seal

Pass 12 May 2007 115,095 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

offside outer sill holed and corroded outside prescibed area

rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

unable to fully check welding repairs due to covered in underseal and seam seal

Pass 20 Apr 2006 105,504 miles

front brake disc heavily corroded

offside and nearside outer sills heavily corroded

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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N173 JFR is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N173 JFR, 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 N173 JFR registered?

N173 JFR is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N173 JFR safe to buy?

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