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N566 ARP

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,586 mi
Last recorded157,586 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 ARP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 157,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 151,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted and loose in seat belt

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted and loose in seat belt

Pass 3 Nov 2014 149,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise new screenwash jets.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 146,941 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 144,478 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded at rear

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2011 141,088 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 141,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 138,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 135,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 131,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 128,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 124,500 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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N566 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N566 ARP, 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 N566 ARP registered?

N566 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N566 ARP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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