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N353 WCY

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,588 mi
Last recorded135,588 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 WCY
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 135,588 miles

SRS light on Constantly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2007 135,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS light on Constantly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2007 135,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Handbrake Requires Adjustment Minimal Reserve Travel

N/S/R Seat Belt not Tested Child Seat Fitted

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

Pass 12 May 2006 133,933 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 133,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 WCY is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N353 WCY, 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 N353 WCY registered?

N353 WCY is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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