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L491 NSX

1994 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 NSX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,272 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 95,264 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal alittle spongy

slight bind n/s/f

Fail 22 Aug 2011 84,044 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 80,200 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 80,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 78,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 77,586 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 77,575 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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L491 NSX is a 1994 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L491 NSX, 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.

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What year was L491 NSX registered?

L491 NSX is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L491 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 NSX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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