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L985 VCD

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,872 mi
Last recorded154,872 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 VCD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2005 154,872 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly ruff

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel

slight power steering fluild seepage from rack area

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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L985 VCD is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L985 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L985 VCD registered?

L985 VCD is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L985 VCD safe to buy?

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