MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise nearside front indicator sticking out slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT
MAIN BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 BAJ 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 57.1%.
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 N197 BAJ, 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 N197 BAJ registered?
N197 BAJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 13 May 1996.
Is N197 BAJ safe to buy?
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