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N512 JNK

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 JNK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 101,486 miles

exhaust centre/rear corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside and outside

Pass 21 May 2014 90,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 82,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 81,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,501 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,610 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 76,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 74,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 74,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,754 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 72,754 miles

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

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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N512 JNK is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N512 JNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N512 JNK registered?

N512 JNK is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N512 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N512 JNK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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