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J798 UOJ

1992 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,033 mi
Last recorded142,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 UOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,033 miles

Complete Underside under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 142,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Complete Underside under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2024 140,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 138,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 133,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 127,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 121,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 121,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 117,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 113,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 110,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 110,819 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 108,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advice under body corrorsion

exhaust rear section slight blow

slight play in inner track rod

Fail 12 May 2014 108,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advice under body corrorsion

exhaust rear section slight blow

slight play in inner track rod

Pass 22 May 2013 104,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 100,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 98,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 96,760 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 90,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,252 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,506 miles

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

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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J798 UOJ is a 1992 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J798 UOJ, 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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J798 UOJ is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J798 UOJ safe to buy?

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