MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,498 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/side outer c/v boot cracking.
rear exhaust silencer feed pipe corroded & blowing.
o/side outer c/v boot cracking.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust silencer feed pipe corroded & blowing.
n/side door mirror missing.
o/side outer drive shaft c/v boot cracking.
rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded & blowing.
O/SIDE OUTER DRIVE SHAFT C/V BOOT CRACKING.
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER PIPE CORRODED & BLOWING.
REAR WIPER BLADE WORN & SPLIT.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/side front outer drive shaft c/v boot cracking.
o/side front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth.
rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded & blowing.
rear wiper blade splitting.
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
n/side & o/side outer c/v boots cracking.small chip in front windscreen n/side.one element not working at high level stop light.
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
Based on 257,900 MOT tests across 37,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N579 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 N579 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 N579 ARP registered?
N579 ARP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 16 May 1996.
Is N579 ARP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N579 ARP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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