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M156 SOC

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 SOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s sills damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2007 73,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s sills damaged at rears

Fail 29 Aug 2007 73,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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M156 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1995 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 93,251 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 M156 SOC, 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 31 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M156 SOC registered?

M156 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M156 SOC safe to buy?

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