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M288 OOB

1995 Rover 220

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 OOB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2024

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced all not working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested n\s\r brake binding and o\s\f brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n\s\r outer sill o\s\r outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2014 79,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 79,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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M288 OOB is a 1995 Rover 220 in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M288 OOB, 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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M288 OOB is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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