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N409 JBF

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,900 mi
Last recorded160,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 JBF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 160,900 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 160,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 27 Jul 2010 158,363 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 158,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 155,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 155,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 152,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 148,835 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 148,835 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 138,338 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 138,336 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front 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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N409 JBF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N409 JBF, 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 N409 JBF registered?

N409 JBF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N409 JBF safe to buy?

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