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N248 ADC

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,767 mi
Last recorded210,767 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 ADC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 210,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leaking out of gearbox seems a lot of play in o/s inner joint into gearbox indicating gearbox failure

Pass 15 May 2008 201,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 186,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 165,070 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 165,070 miles

Centre Rear Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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N248 ADC is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N248 ADC, 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 N248 ADC registered?

N248 ADC is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N248 ADC safe to buy?

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