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M481 SOC

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 SOC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 95,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes are rusty

Nearside Rear n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,684 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel filler pipes are rusty

n/s rear part of outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

suspension component rubbers are showing some deterioration

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler pipes are rusty

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

n/s rear part of outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

suspension component rubbers are showing some deterioration

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,956 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel filler pipes are rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,956 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

fuel filler pipes are rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,178 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

steering rack end showing some wear

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,178 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

steering rack end showing some wear

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION/CRACKING ON THERE INNER SIDEWALLS

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,689 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

OUTER SILLS SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

OUTER SILLS SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,480 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering & suspension components are showing sign of rust & deterioration

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering & suspension components are showing sign of rust & deterioration

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,988 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 78,988 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,313 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3.0MM AND 1.6 ON ITS INNER EDGE

STEERING RACK SHOWING A SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR/PLAY IN THE O/S ARM.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,982 miles

ALL EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION AND RUST

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

O/S/F OF STEERING RACK HAS SOME WEAR DETECTED

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,780 miles

ALL METAL EXSPOSED BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,210 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/CORROSION.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 67,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION/CORROSION.

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,883 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! FRONT EXHAUST DOWN PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION.

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR ARM BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,844 miles

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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M481 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 93,251 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M481 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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M481 SOC is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 5 June 1995.

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