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N101 RDD

1996 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 220111,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 RDD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,381 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 70,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 64,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,781 miles

front seat belt catches have plastic covers missing

water leaks apparent from engine

Fail 7 Sep 2006 53,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front seat belt catches have plastic covers missing

water leaks apparent from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2005 48,737 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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N101 RDD is a 1996 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N101 RDD, 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 N101 RDD registered?

N101 RDD is a 1996 Rover 220, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N101 RDD safe to buy?

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