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N287 STN

1996 Rover 220

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 STN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,581 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 101,508 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,545 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,612 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 91,612 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 86,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 86,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 80,739 miles

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

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

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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N287 STN is a 1996 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N287 STN, 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 N287 STN registered?

N287 STN is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N287 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 STN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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