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N311 XRS

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 XRS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,930 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,164 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

airbag light flashing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,490 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 47,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,085 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,702 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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N311 XRS is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N311 XRS, 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

How do I check the history of N311 XRS?

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What year was N311 XRS registered?

N311 XRS is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N311 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N311 XRS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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