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N741 TRP

1996 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 TRP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,763 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly dim

o/s/r tyre starting to show cracking in tread and edge of tread

park brake reqs hard pull to apply

sills have had repairs done in the past and o/s sill starting to show corrosion around rear wheel arch area

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills underseald and welding work carried out/underfloor underseald /

Fail 3 Aug 2010 110,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both centre (main) brake pipes slightly corroded

centre exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill-section (top) has slight corrosion within offside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 104,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,381 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 98,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,302 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate perished

Fail 1 Sep 2006 85,302 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate perished

Pass 11 Aug 2005 77,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N741 TRP is a 1996 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N741 TRP, 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 N741 TRP registered?

N741 TRP is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N741 TRP safe to buy?

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