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GEL 590L

1992 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 590L
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,501 miles

Both rear seat belts slightly stiff

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Outer Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,087 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 94,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

slight flat spot in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 19 Oct 2005 91,558 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 91,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lower front engine stabiliser mount broken. nearside rear sill corroding

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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GEL 590L is a 1992 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 108,499 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 GEL 590L, 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 34 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GEL 590L is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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