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P936 TNW

1996 Rover 220

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,296 mi
Last recorded151,296 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 TNW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 151,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,830 miles

Oil leak

Slight wear in steering rack,suspension balljoints,N/S brake cable outer & nearside track rod end.Slight corrosion offside outer sill,remainder of nearside outer sill,rear inner sills/chassis legs,various areas of bodywork & mid exhaust.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 139,487 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Slight wear in steering rack,suspension balljoints,N/S brake cable outer & nearside track rod end.Slight corrosion offside outer sill,remainder of nearside outer sill,rear inner sills/chassis legs,various areas of bodywork & mid exhaust.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 132,034 miles

Slight wear in front suspension balljoints & steering rack. Slight corrosion fuel tank, rear chassis legs, inner sills & various areas of bodywork. Front No.plate cracked. Nearside parkbrake cable outer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 131,902 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Slight wear in front suspension balljoints & steering rack. Slight corrosion fuel tank, rear chassis legs, inner sills & various areas of bodywork. Front No.plate cracked. Nearside parkbrake cable outer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 125,823 miles

slight wear in steering rack, nearside handbrake cable outer sleeving & both front suspension bottom ballpins.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 125,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in steering rack, nearside handbrake cable outer sleeving & both front suspension bottom ballpins.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 120,226 miles

Slight wear in steering rack & front suspension balljoints. Outer sills generally corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 119,913 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer sills generally corroded. Slight wear in steering rack & O/S/F suspension balljoint.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 110,884 miles

Slight wear in steering rack & front suspension lower balljoints. Slight corrosion in outer sills & mid exhaust. Rear exhaust corroded & may require replacement soon.

Fail 20 Oct 2005 110,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight wear in steering rack & front suspension lower balljoints. Slight corrosion in outer sills & mid exhaust. Rear exhaust corroded & may require replacement soon.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P936 TNW is a 1996 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P936 TNW, 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 P936 TNW registered?

P936 TNW is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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