MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres fouling inner arches on full lock
front drop link bushes perished and weak
o/s dip slightly low
slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack
all anti roll bar drop links worn
engine oil leak
exahust in very poor condition
o/s/f outer sill has been filled with filler
some play in both rack ennds
we have been told that owner will put the old non cat system back on car after mot
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all anti roll bar drop links worn
engine oil leak
exahust in very poor condition
o/s/f outer sill has been filled with filler
some play in both rack ennds
rear footbrake has only just met the minimum requirements
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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M160 SBL is a 1995 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M160 SBL, 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 M160 SBL registered?
M160 SBL is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 21 March 1995.
Is M160 SBL safe to buy?
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