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L468 BPE

1993 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 220107,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 BPE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 82,490 miles

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 81,246 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,870 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 79,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre approaching markers

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre approaching wear markers

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

Oil leak Engine

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,826 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,067 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 57,067 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 57,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,087 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,670 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,670 miles

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

Both front brake discs are worn

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,006 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,006 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,220 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 41,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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L468 BPE is a 1993 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L468 BPE, 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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L468 BPE is a 1993 Rover 220, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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