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M217 FTT

1994 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 FTT
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,002 miles

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

could not see front or rear brake pads for wear

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,002 miles

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

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

could not see front or rear brake pads for wear

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,378 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,605 miles

slight engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,414 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 65,989 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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M217 FTT is a 1994 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M217 FTT, 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 M217 FTT registered?

M217 FTT is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M217 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 FTT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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