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N349 MMW

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,014 mi
Last recorded154,014 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 MMW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 154,014 miles

all springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

handbrake adjustment

n/s/f acc damage

oil leak

rear number plate deterioated

screen marked by wipers

slight play in both steering arms

wipers dont park correctly

all flexy hoses deterioated

Fail 5 Jun 2010 153,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 139,530 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside inner track rod joint slightly worn

Wiper damage to nearside of windscreen

Fail 2 May 2009 139,530 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside brake readings slightly low

Offside inner track rod joint slightly worn

Rea wiper blade torn

Wiper damage to nearside of windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 137,250 miles

BELT SQUEALING

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURING

CHIPS TO SCREEN

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

O/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

SILLS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Fail 27 Mar 2008 137,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

BELT SQUEALING

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS DISCOLOURING

CHIPS TO SCREEN

N/S/R SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

O/S/R TYRE GOING OUT OF SHAPE

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURED

SILLS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Pass 29 Mar 2007 131,469 miles

O/S BLADE SPLIT. COLOUR OF REAR INDICATORS. SECURITY OF O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 125,308 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

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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N349 MMW is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red 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 N349 MMW, 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 N349 MMW registered?

N349 MMW is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N349 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 MMW 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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