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L401 NNU

1994 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 NNU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 91,891 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,111 miles

n/s wiper worn

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes splitting

both track rod end rubber dust covers split

centre silencer outlet pipe pin holed and blowing slightly

corrosion on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipes and front flexy section deteriorating

jacking damage to n/s centre floor area

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

no plates deteriorating

o/s/r exterior door handle sticking

rear anti roll bar , end eyelet bushes worn

suspect sill rear repair plates not seam welded but unable to prove

Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,111 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes splitting

both track rod end rubber dust covers split

centre silencer outlet pipe pin holed and blowing slightly

corrosion on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

engine oil leak

exhaust front pipes and front flexy section deteriorating

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel

jacking damage to n/s centre floor area

n/s stop lamp slightly dim

n/s wiper worn

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

no plates deteriorating

o/s/r exterior door handle sticking

rear anti roll bar , end eyelet bushes worn

suspect sill rear repair plates not seam welded but unable to prove

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 142,135 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 142,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 80,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 80,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L401 NNU is a 1994 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L401 NNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L401 NNU registered?

L401 NNU is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L401 NNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 NNU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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