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L510 XPV

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 XPV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 165,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 165,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

adv rear exhaust box not standed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,906 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 138,159 miles

n/s mirror cracked

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2011 138,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

nsf door mirror smashed

rear tyres low nai l in osr

Fail 6 Oct 2011 138,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise both front coil springs shortened by being cut

advise nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 135,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

fuel pipe to boost valve perished

Fail 7 Jun 2009 135,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

after market exhaust fitted with no rear mount

aftermarket pedal covers fitted

nearside front inner cv boot split

single wiper blade conversion

Fail 30 Apr 2009 134,801 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

vehicle lowered

Pass 29 Apr 2008 126,479 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 126,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 124,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 122,600 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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L510 XPV is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L510 XPV, 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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L510 XPV is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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