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L8 KYD

1994 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,285 mi
Last recorded115,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KYD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,285 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front NSF OSF outer arches corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear NSR OSR outer arches corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,200 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 113,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,633 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,536 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 104,474 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre brake light not working.

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,085 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

oil low

Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

high level stop lamp not working

oil low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,327 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,427 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 84,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,812 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 82,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2009 80,899 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 79,907 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 75,597 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 75,585 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)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 70,479 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 70,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L8 KYD is a 1994 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L8 KYD, 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 L8 KYD registered?

L8 KYD is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L8 KYD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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