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N52 HTE

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 HTE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,041 miles

both rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 102,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,439 miles

off side rear tyre wearing low/both sides front cv boots cracking/exaust corroding and slight leak/both sides rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2009 98,439 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre wearing low/both sides front cv boots cracking/exaust corroding and slight leak/both sides rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,604 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 93,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,292 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 83,615 miles

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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N52 HTE is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N52 HTE, 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 N52 HTE registered?

N52 HTE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N52 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N52 HTE shows 8 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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