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M479 MWK

1995 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 MWK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 109,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 107,094 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 107,094 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 101,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight blow on front pipe of exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,381 miles

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

slight blow on front pipe of exhaust

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,766 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 95,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M479 MWK is a 1995 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M479 MWK, 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 M479 MWK registered?

M479 MWK is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 24 July 1995.

Is M479 MWK safe to buy?

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