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N571 CHC

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,271 mi
Last recorded176,271 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 CHC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2009 176,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Both 'cv' gaiters badly perished.

Front pads low.

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Temporary fixing to offside mirror glass.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 172,017 miles

both cv boots starting to crack

both front wheels have slight brake binding

engine is stlightly smokey, just passed the emissions test

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low and slight damage

offside front sill slightly corroded

offside rear arch slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 156,631 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 156,623 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 127,480 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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N571 CHC is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N571 CHC, 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 N571 CHC registered?

N571 CHC is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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