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M148 HOV

1994 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 HOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,339 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 99,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant pipe on the thermostat housing splitting

front registration plate discolouring

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear wheel trim missing

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,387 miles

o/s rear trailing arm bush is in poor condition

oil leak

steering rack has slight play in both the n/s and o/s inner joints

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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M148 HOV is a 1994 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M148 HOV, 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 M148 HOV registered?

M148 HOV is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M148 HOV safe to buy?

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