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T13 MSN

1996 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,138 mi
Last recorded82,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 MSN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,138 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Middle of offside outer sill panel corroding.

Outer casings of offside front and nearside front braided brake hoses slightly chafed.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside of steering.

Pass 7 Jun 2025 79,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in inoperative

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 79,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light in inoperative

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light in inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,158 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 79,152 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum cap also missing (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,862 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,550 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension lowered,minimal travel available

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear suspension lowered minimal travel available

Fail 10 Jul 2015 78,433 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 145,758 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 78,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,332 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 135,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 115,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 115,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 103,332 miles

Oil leak

all mountings on rear diff badly worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 76,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,701 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,969 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,248 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 54,248 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,567 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 57,017 miles

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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T13 MSN is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T13 MSN, 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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T13 MSN is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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