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N349 UCY

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 UCY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 118,497 miles

r fog switch tempremental, dampness at osr and nsr met brake pipes, sills and sill edges painted, play os steering, osf minor bind, centre stop lamp 4/6 op, ns dip poor image

Fail 26 Jan 2009 118,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

r fog switch tempremental, dampness at osr and nsr met brake pipes, sills and sill edges painted, play os steering, osf minor bind, centre stop lamp 4/6 op, ns dip poor image

Pass 30 Jan 2008 110,626 miles

nsf ovality,body damage,wt4,roof corroded,spare tyre flat,oil leak,front end damaged.exh shield loose,flexis sleaved,ns sill corroded at limit,

rear metal brake pipes corroded,play at steering,dip image ns poor, os at limit.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 110,589 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

nsf ovality,body damage,wt4,roof corroded,spare tyre flat,oil leak,front end damaged.exh shield loose,flexis sleaved,ns sill corroded at limit,

rear metal brake pipes corroded,play at steering,dip image ns poor, os at limit.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 92,258 miles

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Fail 6 Feb 2007 92,160 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake imbalanced,wt x4,engine covers,o/s front to rear metal brake pipe rusty,oil leaks,slight play in steering,n/s rear tyre uneven wear.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,918 miles

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Fail 1 Feb 2006 80,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blow

play in steering

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 UCY 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCY, 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 N349 UCY registered?

N349 UCY is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N349 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 UCY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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