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M171 AVX

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 AVX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 101,163 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush worn

Power steering system slight leak

Rear service brake and parking brake efforts only just within requirements

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,414 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,410 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,433 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 88,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,127 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 77,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,449 miles

slight play in o/s inner track rod joint

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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M171 AVX is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M171 AVX, 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 M171 AVX registered?

M171 AVX is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M171 AVX safe to buy?

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