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L357 XLN

1993 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,119 mi
Last recorded151,119 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 XLN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 151,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 146,195 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 146,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 141,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,674 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 135,663 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,276 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 123,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,824 miles

play in o/s rack end

Fail 27 Aug 2010 116,662 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in o/s rack end

Pass 1 Sep 2009 115,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,555 miles

front tyres rotate the wrong way"change round"

Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,480 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pipes damp

rear wiperblade split

Fail 7 Aug 2006 112,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

alternator drive belt cracking

both side front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaitor split

rear wiperblade split

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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L357 XLN is a 1993 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L357 XLN, 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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L357 XLN is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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