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M185 SOC

1995 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,481 mi
Last recorded60,481 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 SOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,481 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,290 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,461 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,949 miles

both trailing arm bushes cracking

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,701 miles

both trailing arm bushes cracking

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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M185 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M185 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 M185 SOC registered?

M185 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M185 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 SOC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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