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TIW 5816

1996 Rover 220

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,993 mi
Last recorded109,993 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 5816
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 109,993 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 102,250 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 102,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,510 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 94,570 miles

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

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

n s r tyre cracked on inner side wall no cords showing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,316 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 91,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

body work corroded in places

front roll bar links poor

fuel cap in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on edges

play in sterring rack

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,033 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel cap poor condition

has engone timeing belt been changed

rear washer jet not working

Pass 26 Oct 2005 85,784 miles

slight wear in steering rack. †rear brake pipes corroded.

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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TIW 5816 is a 1996 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TIW 5816, 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 TIW 5816 registered?

TIW 5816 is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is TIW 5816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 5816 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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