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N229 MDE

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 MDE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sills corroded front no. plate cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2010 135,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sills corroded front no. plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 132,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 132,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 129,020 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

wiper leakage worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 129,020 miles

wiper leakage worn

Pass 18 Jul 2007 126,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 124,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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N229 MDE 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 55.6%.

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 N229 MDE, 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 N229 MDE registered?

N229 MDE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N229 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 MDE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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