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L87 APH

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,685 mi
Last recorded95,685 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 APH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 95,685 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak and overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak overheating ()

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody areas corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,668 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 16 Jun 2023 95,524 miles

oil leak from engine

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2023 95,524 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from engine

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,277 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SILL COVERS FITTED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Fail 2 Jun 2021 94,963 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear sub frames

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,261 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

surface corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,832 miles

Front oil residue underside of vehicle

Front wipers slightly smear screen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear x 2 indicator bulbs slightly discolored

exhaust centre section has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 93,832 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front oil residue underside of vehicle

Front wipers slightly smear screen

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear x 2 indicator bulbs slightly discolored

exhaust centre section has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,461 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,489 miles

bonnet catches modified

minor exhaust blow at rear

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,294 miles

both wiper blades split

slight exhaust blow

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2013 86,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,052 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 73,057 miles

discs rusted

vehicle lowered

Pass 7 May 2010 73,397 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,379 miles

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

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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L87 APH is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L87 APH, 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 L87 APH registered?

L87 APH is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L87 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L87 APH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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