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N354 GPU

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,764 mi
Last recorded155,764 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 GPU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 153,046 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 153,046 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front sill panel corroded but no within perscribed area

off side front sill panel correded but not within perscibed area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 151,115 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt allowing access/exit for rear seat passengers

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Repair to o/s/r has been welded but then fibreglassed.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 151,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Drivers seat does not tilt allowing access/exit for rear seat passengers

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 144,000 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 143,994 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,456 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 137,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 136,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 129,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 125,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 121,729 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 114,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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N354 GPU is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N354 GPU, 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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N354 GPU is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N354 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N354 GPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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