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N532 JVS

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 JVS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 154,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 150,095 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 149,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 133,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 119,482 miles

fuel cap sealing ring soon reqs attention

side lamps on all the time when ignition is switch on

Fail 6 May 2009 119,475 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring soon reqs attention

side lamps on all the time when ignition is switch on

Pass 14 May 2008 110,931 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 110,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 101,831 miles

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

slight movment in o/s of steering rack

Fail 4 May 2007 101,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight movment in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,986 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 90,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 90,530 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both fron t outer c.v. boots perished

clip supporting brake an d fuel lines under vehicle damagwd but secure.(rear clip,floorpan)

nail in tyre- n/s/r

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

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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N532 JVS is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N532 JVS, 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 N532 JVS registered?

N532 JVS is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N532 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N532 JVS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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