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N459 GBF

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,865 mi
Last recorded95,865 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 GBF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 95,865 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 89,523 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Nail in offside front tyre

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

PEDAL RUBBER WORN

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,079 miles

CAM BELT? OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.9MM NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.3MM PEDAL RUBBER WORN

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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N459 GBF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N459 GBF, 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 N459 GBF registered?

N459 GBF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N459 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N459 GBF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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