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N185 LWT

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,975 mi
Last recorded188,975 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 LWT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 188,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 188,801 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

air bag warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant leak between engine and radiator

cooling system low

offside rear light lens cracked

small age cracks in nearside rear tyre

small age cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 177,124 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 177,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2005 164,826 miles

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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N185 LWT is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue 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 N185 LWT, 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 N185 LWT registered?

N185 LWT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N185 LWT safe to buy?

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