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M46 SVS

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 SVS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 160,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 160,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,423 miles

both outer sills corroded

chassis shows signs of jacking but not seriously weakend

Fail 18 Feb 2017 159,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both outer sills corroded

chassis shows signs of jacking but not seriously weakend

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 25 Nov 2015 153,735 miles

Offside Front rack end silght play

windsrceen stone chipped

Fail 24 Nov 2015 153,734 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake not working

Offside Front rack end silght play

windsrceen stone chipped

Pass 22 Nov 2014 152,885 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion on both os and ns sills

front brakes binding slightly

osr trailing arm bush starting to split and perish

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nsf track rod end

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 26 Oct 2013 151,380 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Power steering Rack has slight seepage of oil from Rack

Vehicle structure has corrosion, not seriously affecting its strength not within 30cm of the body mountings

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water ingress into nearside rear lamp

Pass 4 Oct 2012 148,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 143,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 135,931 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 133,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M46 SVS 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 80%.

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 M46 SVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M46 SVS registered?

M46 SVS is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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