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J687 HCX

1991 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 220101,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 HCX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,861 miles

Nearside front brake hose slightly displaced

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 102,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake hose slightly displaced

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 101,477 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front coil springs corroded

lower efforts to offside rear service and park brakes

park lever high on application

rear brake discs lipped

rear brakes and park brakes pull lowisf efforts

underside power steering pump damp

windscreen chipped in zone b just satisfactory for test

Pass 2 Jan 2007 100,053 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear flexible brake hose security satisfactory for test

front service cbrakes show out of balance readings

lower effort to offside park brake

offside screen wash not quite servisable but nearside emmiting enough fluid to clear windscreen on time of test

park lever high on application

replace front registration plate for mot

windscreen chipped in zone b but not exceeding forty mm

Pass 28 Dec 2005 98,368 miles

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

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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J687 HCX is a 1991 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,310 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 J687 HCX, 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 35 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J687 HCX registered?

J687 HCX is a 1991 Rover 220, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J687 HCX safe to buy?

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