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N672 UPJ

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,932 mi
Last recorded143,932 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN672 UPJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 143,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 143,932 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 139,361 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2008 139,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2007 135,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,744 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 128,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N672 UPJ is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N672 UPJ, 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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What year was N672 UPJ registered?

N672 UPJ is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N672 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N672 UPJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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