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P673 BNT

1996 Rover 220

Purple Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,736 mi
Last recorded152,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 BNT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 152,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 152,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 140,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 140,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 129,251 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 129,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 129,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 118,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 109,157 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 109,157 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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P673 BNT is a 1996 Rover 220 in Purple with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P673 BNT, 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 P673 BNT registered?

P673 BNT is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P673 BNT safe to buy?

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