1996 Rover 220 2.0L Petrol · N855 BMO
1996 Rover 220 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 89,337 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 220
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N855 BMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 89,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N855 BMO Mileage History
- 15/09/202387,377 mi
- 23/01/202588,651 mi+1,274 mi
- 18/07/202588,694 mi+43 mi
- 07/07/202689,337 mi+643 mi
- 07/07/202689,337 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N855 BMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 220 (N855 BMO) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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