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N249 YAN

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,468 mi
Last recorded141,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 YAN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 141,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

SRS light indicates a fault

Fail 24 Jul 2009 141,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

SRS light indicates a fault

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 134,839 miles

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

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

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

srs light malfunctioning

Fail 19 Aug 2008 134,835 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

power st/ oil low

srs light malfunctioning

Pass 12 Oct 2007 128,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 121,524 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine leaking oil. †nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge. †small crack on offside door mirror but not obscuring view to rear. †

Pass 25 Oct 2005 118,511 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2005 118,511 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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N249 YAN is a 1996 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N249 YAN, 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 N249 YAN registered?

N249 YAN is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N249 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 YAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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