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N521 BOJ

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,784 mi
Last recorded157,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 BOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 157,784 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

centre stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

outer sill panels corroded

rear tyres perished in tread

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2012 141,786 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

lower engine stabalizer worn

oil filler cap missing

Fail 28 Apr 2012 141,786 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

battery insecure

lower engine stabalizer worn

oil filler cap missing

Pass 24 May 2011 128,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges.

Fail 18 May 2011 128,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges.

Pass 28 May 2010 118,502 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 118,471 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear arches & sills corroding

pin hole in offside cv boot

rear indicator bulbs slightly faded

Pass 8 May 2009 107,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,076 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perrished on side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2007 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,639 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N521 BOJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N521 BOJ, 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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N521 BOJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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