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L448 WDX

1993 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,393 mi
Last recorded106,393 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 WDX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,393 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 105,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,670 miles

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

Oil leak

washer container cup missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer container cup missing.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,435 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,077 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers could be better

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,077 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers could be better

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,813 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 97,813 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

no engine oil, top up with 1ltr

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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L448 WDX is a 1993 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L448 WDX, 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 L448 WDX registered?

L448 WDX is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L448 WDX safe to buy?

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