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N569 VUJ

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,927 mi
Last recorded164,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 VUJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 164,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 156,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 137,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 124,479 miles

see advise sheet 483137916178 on 27/04/06

Fail 27 Apr 2006 124,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fuel cap in poor condition

oil leak

power steering level low

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

both outer sills very rusty

exhaust rear heat shield loose

front no plate damaged

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

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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N569 VUJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N569 VUJ, 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 N569 VUJ registered?

N569 VUJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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