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M585 SKX

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,550 mi
Last recorded46,550 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 SKX
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,550 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

major undervehicle oil contamination.

off side front brake caliper/flexi-brake hose show grease contamination.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

steering rack near near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ancillary drive belt grooves are split.

exhaust corrosion and evidence of leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

major undervehicle oil contamination.

off side front brake caliper/flexi-brake hose show grease contamination.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

steering rack near near side inner arm inner joint shows play.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,525 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,814 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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M585 SKX is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M585 SKX, 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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M585 SKX is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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