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N233 YOP

1996 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN233 YOP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 120,658 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 120,628 miles

exhaust worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,336 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

n/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2012 119,701 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 118,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 117,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 115,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 114,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 112,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 112,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 108,599 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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N233 YOP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N233 YOP, 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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N233 YOP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N233 YOP safe to buy?

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