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N525 BDP

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,303 mi
Last recorded176,303 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 BDP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 176,303 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test. .

Fail 9 Dec 2008 176,291 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 173,589 miles

Oil leak

four wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2007 173,586 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

four wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2006 165,270 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 165,270 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber worn unable to open o/s/f window brake fluid level low oil level very low front pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2005 144,347 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 144,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake pads 70% or more worn

front number plate damaged

part of tail gate stop lamp notworking

very advanced wear to inner parts of both front tyres "almost exposing there cords!!!!"

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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N525 BDP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N525 BDP, 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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N525 BDP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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