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N223 CWP

1996 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 CWP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 83,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 82,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,093 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Sills corroded advise wax oil

Fail 18 Aug 2016 82,093 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Sills corroded advise wax oil

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,762 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,219 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded/weak

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,396 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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N223 CWP is a 1996 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N223 CWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N223 CWP registered?

N223 CWP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N223 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 CWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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