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N856 RDG

1996 Rover 220

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,446 mi
Last recorded136,446 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 RDG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 136,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

oil leak

play in rack ends

tyre sizes different front to rear

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2015 136,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

oil leak

play in rack ends

tyre sizes different front to rear

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

different type of wheel fitted to front-rear

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,156 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 132,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,614 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,614 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,015 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 120,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 117,731 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 117,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage to osf outer sill

front crossmember damaged

water leak at radiator

Pass 4 Jun 2009 109,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,454 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 107,454 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 107,178 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 107,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 106,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 106,787 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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N856 RDG is a 1996 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N856 RDG, 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 N856 RDG registered?

N856 RDG is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is N856 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 RDG shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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