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N544 AAL

1996 Rover 220

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,491 mi
Last recorded149,491 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 AAL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 149,491 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 149,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2008 134,890 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,875 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 127,767 miles

advise same as previous mot no 144028117363 dated 14/11/2007

Fail 14 Nov 2007 127,767 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion started on all brake pipes

corrosion started on both outer sills and front subframe

fuel tank damp but not leaking at this time

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

o/s/f wing repeater lamp slightly loose

o/s/r shocker damp

rear no plate deteriorating / border line to fail

slight play/wear n/s lower balljoint

slight smoke from exhaust when revved

wipers worn

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 11,214 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

breather pipe for tank not on propley

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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N544 AAL is a 1996 Rover 220 in Black 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 N544 AAL, 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 N544 AAL registered?

N544 AAL is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N544 AAL safe to buy?

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