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L655 BDF

1994 Rover 220

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL655 BDF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 91,745 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

os and ns cv gaiters perishing

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2009 91,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

os and ns cv gaiters perishing

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,202 miles

front tyres worn on edges

knock in steering rack,rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

play in rear drop link bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2008 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on edges

knock in steering rack,rear trailing arm bushes unbonding

play in rear drop link bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,042 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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L655 BDF is a 1994 Rover 220 in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L655 BDF, 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 L655 BDF registered?

L655 BDF is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 8 April 1994.

Is L655 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L655 BDF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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