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N197 CKH

1996 Rover 220

Turquoise Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,836 mi
Last recorded79,836 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 CKH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,836 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,192 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 73,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 73,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2018 72,951 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 72,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,951 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,951 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 67,314 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stone damage to front number plate but still readable.

Fail 2 May 2013 67,314 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stone damage to front number plate but still readable.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,736 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,008 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,783 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,783 miles

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

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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N197 CKH is a 1996 Rover 220 in Turquoise with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CKH, 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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N197 CKH is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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