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N353 MGP

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,716 mi
Last recorded206,716 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 MGP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 206,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 194,686 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly distorted

o/s rear tyre run flat

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2007 182,418 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 182,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 171,184 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer side walls †o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2005 158,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N353 MGP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N353 MGP, 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 N353 MGP registered?

N353 MGP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N353 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N353 MGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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