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N640 VPG

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,466 mi
Last recorded110,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 VPG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,466 miles

Oil leak (probably from the turbo)

Fail 2 Sep 2019 10,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both headlights require the glasses to be polished

Oil leak (probably from the turbo)

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,902 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,812 miles

Oil leak appears to Engine leaking oil ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 106,812 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box is broken off/missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak appears to Engine leaking oil ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,040 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,021 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal panel very bad (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault On during test (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are slightly cracked on sidewalls

both rear tyres are slightly cracked on sidewalls

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leak under engine area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,415 miles

both front tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

genaral corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

oil leak under engine area

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,415 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

genaral corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

oil leak under engine area

Fail 20 Sep 2013 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,168 miles

both front windscreen wipers are split slightly

both headlight beam pattterns are poor

Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

both front windscreen wipers are split slightly

both headlight beam pattterns are poor

Pass 3 May 2011 91,876 miles

N/S headlamp lens slightly damaged

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 88,089 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 86,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,333 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate poor

fuel tank rusting

rear tyre walls poor

wipers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2006 83,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate poor

nearside rear tyre wall poor

Fail 6 Nov 2006 83,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate poor

nearside rear tyre wall poor

Fail 3 Nov 2006 83,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N640 VPG is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N640 VPG, 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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N640 VPG is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 3 July 1996.

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