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N394 JWL

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,369 mi
Last recorded119,369 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 JWL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 110,119 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

air freshner on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

car is in and kept in generaly poor condition

ext. system getting rust in places

fuel tank damaged

general oil leaks around engine area

general wear on front discs

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f and o/s/r bumpers loose

o/s/f speaker cover off

rear seat covering worn

rear wiper blade worn out

slight bodywork damage to o/s/f

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,643 miles

o/s/f seat belt clamp cover broken

Fail 29 Jul 2008 103,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f seat belt clamp cover broken

tavel on foot brake pedal

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 86,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N394 JWL is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N394 JWL, 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 N394 JWL registered?

N394 JWL is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N394 JWL safe to buy?

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