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N388 ACF

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 ACF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2008 90,692 miles

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

Oil leak

cenrte/rear exhaust rubber surport poor

signs of repair to both rear wheel arches

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,474 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

both wipers poor

deep cuts to both rear tyre treads

stone chips in windscreen

very high rear brake imbalance 38%

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high rear brake imbalance

oil leak

slight age cracking on rear tyres

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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N388 ACF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N388 ACF, 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 N388 ACF registered?

N388 ACF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N388 ACF safe to buy?

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