MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N178 BBD is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 N178 BBD, 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 N178 BBD registered?
N178 BBD is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N178 BBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for N178 BBD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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