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L578 HDA

1994 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,862 mi
Last recorded161,862 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 HDA
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 161,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has been patched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 161,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 161,145 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 158,758 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 158,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 154,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 151,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,218 miles

some corrosion at rear of sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 140,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 136,323 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 136,286 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,169 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 125,197 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 125,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,342 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 15 Apr 2008 116,908 miles

sill mouldings fitted at time of test not allowing full exam of the panels

Fail 14 Apr 2008 116,908 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)

sill mouldings fitted at time of test not allowing full exam of the panels

Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,083 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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L578 HDA is a 1994 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L578 HDA, 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 L578 HDA registered?

L578 HDA is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L578 HDA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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