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N570 ARP

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,576 mi
Last recorded98,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN570 ARP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,576 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

both chasiss rail out riggers slightly corroded

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear outersill slightly corroded

slight brake bind on front

Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

both axle bushes slightly perished

both front chassis rail outriggers slightly corroded

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside outersill slightly corroded

offside front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished and requires attention soon

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 89,329 miles

axle bushes slightly perished

both front chassis rail outriggers slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

grease around nearside cv gaitor

oil leak

slight play in offside rack joint

Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,329 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

axle bushes slightly perished

both front chassis rail outriggers slightly corroded

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

grease around nearside cv gaitor

oil leak

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,111 miles

Oil leak

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front and rear outersills slightly corroded

offside front/centre and rear outersill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,111 miles

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

Oil leak

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front and rear outersills slightly corroded

offside front/centre and rear outersill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 72,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes pass efficiancy test but advise brakes are checked and adjusted ref pedal travel

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 60,907 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 53,451 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 53,451 miles

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

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

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

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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N570 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N570 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 N570 ARP registered?

N570 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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