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L363 FWL

1993 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,591 mi
Last recorded71,591 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 FWL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,591 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 71,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,899 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,349 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,346 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 57,042 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2009 54,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,900 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,890 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

aftermarket wheels fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension slightly reduced dampening effect

suspension modified (lowered)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,486 miles

n/s/ wing mirror cracked

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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L363 FWL is a 1993 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L363 FWL, 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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L363 FWL is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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