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J817 AWB

1992 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,424 mi
Last recorded94,424 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 220108,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 AWB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 94,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

battery light on

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,102 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

battery light on

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 78,771 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 61,799 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J817 AWB is a 1992 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J817 AWB, 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 J817 AWB registered?

J817 AWB is a 1992 Rover 220, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J817 AWB safe to buy?

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