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N624 UPF

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,104 mi
Last recorded142,104 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 UPF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 142,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 136,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,933 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 127,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,149 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 124,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

excessive corrision to the nearside front seal but not near a structral piont

Pass 31 Jul 2012 119,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2012 119,488 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,470 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrsion to rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,389 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills and rear wheel archs corroding

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Apr 2010 112,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer sills and rear wheel archs corroding

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,227 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 107,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 103,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 96,607 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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N624 UPF is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N624 UPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N624 UPF registered?

N624 UPF is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N624 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N624 UPF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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