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L417 RAR

1993 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,132 mi
Last recorded48,132 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 RAR
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,971 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 46,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,956 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,953 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,935 miles

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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L417 RAR is a 1993 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L417 RAR, 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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What year was L417 RAR registered?

L417 RAR is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L417 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L417 RAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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