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L967 NJN

1994 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,567 mi
Last recorded108,567 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL967 NJN
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 108,567 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

cracking to off side rear trailing arm bush

near side front inner brake pad close to limits.

slight play at steering wheel when doing lock to lock.

slight play in off side rear anti-roll bar link bushes

under engine oil leaks.

uneven wear to both front tyres close to limits.

Fail 19 May 2011 108,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

cracking to off side rear trailing arm bush

near side front inner brake pad close to limits.

slight play at steering wheel when doing lock to lock.

slight play in off side rear anti-roll bar link bushes

under engine oil leaks.

uneven wear to both front tyres close to limits.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,941 miles

cracking to both rear trailing arm bushes.

slight play in near side rear anti-roll bar link.

slight weakness to near side rear shock absorber.

under engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2010 104,934 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cant see rear inner brake pads.

cracking to both rear trailing arm bushes.

slight play in near side rear anti-roll bar link.

slight weakness to near side rear shock absorber.

under engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,203 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

slight perishing to both rear trailing arm bushes.

slight perishing to off side front cv boot.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link mountions.

slight play in handbrake mechanism and lever travel.

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

slight perishing to both rear trailing arm bushes.

slight perishing to off side front cv boot.

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link mountions.

slight play in handbrake mechanism and lever travel.

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,135 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear radius arm bushes worn, o/s/r brake disc worn. o/s/r handbrake not locking out. slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,133 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear radius arm bushes worn, o/s/r brake disc worn. o/s/r handbrake not locking out. slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2007 78,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,154 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,964 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 74,959 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,232 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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L967 NJN is a 1994 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L967 NJN, 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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L967 NJN is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 19 January 1994.

Is L967 NJN safe to buy?

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