MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Oil leak
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
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
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel lines corroded
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
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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?
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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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N856 RDG is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 9 May 1996.
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