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L587 UKV

1994 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL587 UKV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s front sill damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2009 102,704 miles

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

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s front sill damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 89,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 89,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2006 81,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

slight leak from n/s and o/s drive shaft oil seals

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2006 81,314 miles

oil leak

slight leak from n/s and o/s drive shaft oil seals

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

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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L587 UKV is a 1994 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L587 UKV, 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 L587 UKV registered?

L587 UKV is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L587 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L587 UKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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