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L229 VGD

1994 Rover 220

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,800 mi
Last recorded133,800 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 VGD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 133,800 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 128,089 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 128,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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L229 VGD is a 1994 Rover 220 in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 100,843 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 L229 VGD, 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 32 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 VGD registered?

L229 VGD is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L229 VGD safe to buy?

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