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N695 VOE

1996 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN695 VOE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,125 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 130,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 130,201 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 72,714 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small sporty steering wheerl fitted.

Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 122,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 120,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 120,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N695 VOE is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N695 VOE, 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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N695 VOE is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N695 VOE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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