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N855 BMO

1996 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 BMO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,337 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 87,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,357 miles

nearside front track rod end slight play

underneath of car undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2014 85,336 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Sep 2014 85,292 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,447 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 67,353 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,341 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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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N855 BMO is a 1996 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N855 BMO, 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 N855 BMO registered?

N855 BMO is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N855 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N855 BMO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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