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L183 EOA

1993 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,977 mi
Last recorded201,977 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 EOA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 201,977 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 201,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 200,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 200,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 198,168 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 198,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 195,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 195,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 192,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 192,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 188,577 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 188,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 184,415 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 180,249 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 180,249 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 171,860 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 163,978 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 156,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 147,599 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 139,148 miles

o/s/f d/boot showing signs of cracking

o/s/front drive boot showing signs of cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 133,080 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 133,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L183 EOA is a 1993 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 107,126 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 L183 EOA, 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 33 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L183 EOA is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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