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N338 ENX

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,014 mi
Last recorded101,014 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 ENX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 101,014 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 101,014 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 94,631 miles

battery insecure/ o/s/ outer sill fibreglassed and heavy undersealed/n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2012 94,459 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,450 miles

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

Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S & O/S OUTTER SILLS COVERED WITH FILLER

Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,693 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S & O/S OUTTER SILLS COVERED WITH FILLER

Pass 1 Feb 2010 83,292 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s sill covered in bodyfiller and black paint.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,296 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,649 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 56,534 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,063 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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N338 ENX is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N338 ENX, 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 N338 ENX registered?

N338 ENX is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 13 July 1996.

Is N338 ENX safe to buy?

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