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J459 OSD

1992 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

155,131 mi
Last recorded155,131 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 OSD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2007 155,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear discs lipped and scored

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear pads low

noise from gearbox

pas pipes damp

underbody of car covered in oil

Pass 26 May 2006 143,068 miles

front discs lipped

front no plate cracked

front wipers slight smear

handbrake slight travel

offside front outer c v boot perished

offside rear discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2006 142,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine gearbox rack subframe covered in oil

front discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel high

nearside front brake grabbing

nearside front door mirror cracked

offside front outter cv boot perished

offside rear discs 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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J459 OSD is a 1992 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 J459 OSD, 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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What year was J459 OSD registered?

J459 OSD is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 11 April 1992.

Is J459 OSD safe to buy?

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