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L454 EOE

1993 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,058 mi
Last recorded68,058 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 EOE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 68,058 miles

Front cv boots starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 66,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 65,251 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has age related cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2016 64,172 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pump inlet elbow (2.3.3b)

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

o/s wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,199 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,199 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp not working

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Dec 2012 54,594 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 54,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,304 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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L454 EOE is a 1993 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L454 EOE, 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 L454 EOE registered?

L454 EOE is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L454 EOE safe to buy?

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