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J225 SBW

1992 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,878 mi
Last recorded121,878 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 SBW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 121,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perrishing on tread an sidewall

slight play in n/s/f idler arm

Fail 10 May 2010 121,878 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perrishing on tread an sidewall

slight play in n/s/f idler arm

Pass 6 May 2009 115,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 110,524 miles

both front tyres deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2008 110,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2007 105,004 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 99,270 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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J225 SBW is a 1992 Rover 220 in Silver 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 J225 SBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J225 SBW registered?

J225 SBW is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J225 SBW safe to buy?

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