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M158 MKV

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,808 mi
Last recorded70,808 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 MKV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 70,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,762 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,117 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine core plugs ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 69,117 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine core plugs ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,790 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,262 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,038 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,577 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,654 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,832 miles

Oil leak

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

offside outer front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,228 miles

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

unable to see rear pads clearly

Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 47,679 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,974 miles

Note: O/S Rear tyre is on its limit, & the other three are close to their limit markers. † †Thanx.

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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M158 MKV is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 M158 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M158 MKV registered?

M158 MKV is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 6 July 1995.

Is M158 MKV safe to buy?

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