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N440 XTO

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,837 mi
Last recorded207,837 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 XTO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2005 207,837 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes heavily perishing and splitting

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 31 Oct 2005 207,837 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar links perished and splitting heavily

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

offside rear tyer low on tread

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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N440 XTO is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N440 XTO, 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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How do I check the history of N440 XTO?

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What year was N440 XTO registered?

N440 XTO is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N440 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 XTO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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