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N652 YVV

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,987 mi
Last recorded194,987 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 YVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 194,987 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel hoses cracking/perishing next to tank

Fail 7 Sep 2020 194,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Within n/s/f seat belt area) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( rear Outer sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper loose.

Rear fuel pipes perished /cracking( beside fuel tank)

Pass 25 Sep 2019 190,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipe badly perished/cracked by fuel tank.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 190,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fuel pipe badly perished/cracked by fuel tank.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 186,160 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 186,160 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 185,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Rear tyres both cracked

brake effort low

Fail 9 Sep 2017 185,180 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped both sides (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres both cracked

brake effort low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 183,966 miles

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

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

both wipers perishing

slight play in rack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 183,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres are close too legal limit

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2012 182,471 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 182,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front outter sills holed

nearside rear has slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2010 177,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 177,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 172,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 172,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 167,789 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 162,350 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 153,630 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 153,629 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 147,104 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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N652 YVV is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N652 YVV, 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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N652 YVV is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 31 July 1996.

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