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SIW 6691

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,144 mi
Last recorded172,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 6691
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 172,144 miles

DOOR STEPS CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS DIFFICULT TO LOCK IN RECIEVER

Fail 6 Jun 2008 172,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DOOR STEPS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER LOOSE (THIS ITEM RECTIFIED)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT IS DIFFICULT TO LOCK IN RECIEVER

OFFSIDE REAR WIPER POOR(THIS ITEM CHANGED(

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,501 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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SIW 6691 is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SIW 6691, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIW 6691 registered?

SIW 6691 is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is SIW 6691 safe to buy?

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