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N194 BBD

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 BBD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 111,025 miles

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

dampness around steering rack

knock in steering column

offside front drive shaft damper loose

power steering resivoir cap missing

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 7 Apr 2011 111,017 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

dampness around steering rack

knock in steering column

offside front drive shaft damper loose

power steering resivoir cap missing

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 17 Feb 2011 111,006 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

dampness around power steering resivoir

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm

offside front drive shaft weight loose

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,327 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

offside front driveshaft rubber damper insecure

offside headlamp slightly loose

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 96,327 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to nearside outer sill

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

offside front driveshaft rubber damper insecure

offside headlamp slightly loose

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake master cyl level low

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s footbrake slightly low efficiency

rear exhaust section small hole / slight blow

very slight play rack/ slight knock

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,037 miles

brake master cyl level low

front number plate slight damage

r/n/s footbrake slightly low efficiency

rear exhaust section small hole / slight blow

very slight play rack/ slight knock

Pass 17 Jan 2006 77,114 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 77,114 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N194 BBD is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N194 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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N194 BBD is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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