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L28 FKM

1994 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,187 mi
Last recorded154,187 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 FKM
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 154,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad corrosion around o/s/r wing wheel arch areas req's attention.

bad oil leaks around lower engine areas.

corrosion in o/s outer sill areas.

o/s/r brake low reading [note] brake disc very rusty req's attention.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 154,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad corrosion around o/s/r wing wheel arch areas req's attention.

bad oil leaks around lower engine areas.

corrosion in o/s outer sill areas.

o/s/r brake low reading [note] brake disc very rusty req's attention.

stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 151,688 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 146,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 136,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,984 miles

corrosion in o/s outer sill area [note] rear outer sill section covered.

n/s/r hand brake low reading n/w correctly req's attention.

o/s/r brakes pads wearing low.

rear brakes discs rusty req's attention.

travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 129,670 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 129,667 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 120,835 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 120,525 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear 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)

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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L28 FKM is a 1994 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L28 FKM, 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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L28 FKM is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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