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N597 YNN

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,699 mi
Last recorded145,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 YNN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 145,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

damage to both sills

most brake pipes covered in grease

offside rack end has slight play

offside rear brake pipe becoming heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE to change

rear number plate becoming discoloured

rear view mirror missing

Fail 5 Jun 2010 145,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

damage to both sills

most brake pipes covered in grease

offside rack end has slight play

offside rear brake pipe becoming heavily corroded STRONG ADVISE to change

rear number plate becoming discoloured

rear view mirror missing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 137,118 miles

BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE / ADVISE TO SECURE / POSS WRONG SIZE BATTERY

BODY WORK BECOMING DETERIORATED IN PLACES / SURFACE CORRODED ON REAR WHEEL ARCHES / PAINT FLAKING / BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES / DENTED ECT

BRAKE PIPES / FUEL PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / GREASED UP

EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 16 Jun 2009 137,118 miles

BATTERY INSECURE / LOOSE / ADVISE TO SECURE / POSS WRONG SIZE BATTERY

BODY WORK BECOMING DETERIORATED IN PLACES / SURFACE CORRODED ON REAR WHEEL ARCHES / PAINT FLAKING / BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES / DENTED ECT

BRAKE PIPES / FUEL PIPES SURFACE CORRODED / GREASED UP

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR NO PLATE BECOMING DETERIORATED

SIGNS OF OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

SUSPENSION BUSHES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 133,463 miles

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow,wipers split but clearing screen

slight play in steering,cv boots cracking,front coil springs corroded,surface corrosion on rear brake pipes,os sill damaged,battery insecure,rear engine mounts worn

Fail 18 Sep 2008 133,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow,wipers split but clearing screen

slight play in steering,cv boots cracking,front coil springs corroded,surface corrosion on rear brake pipes,os sill damaged,battery insecure,rear engine mounts worn

Pass 16 Mar 2007 92,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2006 85,744 miles

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

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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N597 YNN is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N597 YNN, 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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N597 YNN is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N597 YNN safe to buy?

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