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M160 SBL

1995 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,652 mi
Last recorded136,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 SBL
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 136,652 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 136,619 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 57,970 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 126,523 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 118,224 miles

rear footbrake has only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 14 May 2008 118,223 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 111,090 miles

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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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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M160 SBL is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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