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L950 WRW

1994 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,689 mi
Last recorded83,689 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL950 WRW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure,clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low,and in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,076 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner cills have holes and corroded at rear sections near jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside outer cills at rear have holes and corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 73,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,648 miles

pin hole ns cv boot

rear wheel arches getting weak

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,557 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,282 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,921 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,819 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 63,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,657 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,070 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,640 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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L950 WRW is a 1994 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L950 WRW, 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 L950 WRW registered?

L950 WRW is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L950 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L950 WRW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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