MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s & o/s/r tyre outer side walls corroded
nail in tread of n/s/r tyre
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N556 XKV is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N556 XKV, 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 N556 XKV registered?
N556 XKV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 4 March 1996.
Is N556 XKV safe to buy?
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