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N696 PJF

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 PJF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 138,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,680 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 136,597 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body panel insecure Sill panel. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill panel not attached to inner wheel arch, Within 30 cm of load bearing structure

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,890 miles

Lower windscreen damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 130,906 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,255 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 126,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing ball joint split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 120,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 120,358 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 117,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 117,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 112,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 96,218 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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N696 PJF is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 93,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N696 PJF, 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 31 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N696 PJF registered?

N696 PJF is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 6 October 1995.

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