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N351 YRB

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 YRB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 119,223 miles

front brake pipes corroding at ends

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

fuel pipes corroding at rear

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2009 119,168 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pipes corroding at ends

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

fuel pipes corroding at rear

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 113,024 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 99,209 miles

Drive belt deteriorating-showing signs of wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,209 miles

Drive belt deteriorating-showing signs of wear

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,585 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 94,585 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2005 90,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.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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N351 YRB is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N351 YRB, 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 N351 YRB registered?

N351 YRB is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 March 1996.

Is N351 YRB safe to buy?

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