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N668 XCJ

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 XCJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 22,671 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill area excessive rust (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill area excessive rust (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closing panel excessive rust (2.4.A.3)

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

auxiliary belt perished

o/s/front brake not releasing completly

some noise from cam belt area

some perishing on all tyres --- not yet excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,055 miles

Corrosion along both sills

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

General corrosion underneath

NS mirror missing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 19,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion along both sills

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

General corrosion underneath

NS mirror missing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 18,755 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 18,755 miles

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

Power steering belt deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,740 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 17,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,978 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Alternator/Power steering belt deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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N668 XCJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N668 XCJ, 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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N668 XCJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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