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N69 MHT

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN69 MHT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 148,029 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 148,010 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 143,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 143,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 135,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 135,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 127,408 miles

as vt 32 08/12/2007

Fail 6 Oct 2007 127,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 122,653 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 122,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 117,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 117,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N69 MHT is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N69 MHT, 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 N69 MHT registered?

N69 MHT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 12 May 1996.

Is N69 MHT safe to buy?

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