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M656 CHP

1994 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,476 mi
Last recorded122,476 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM656 CHP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,476 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake close to end of travel

Oil leak from engine

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from manifold area and front flexi

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches and both sills

Slight dampness to offside outer CV gaiter

Slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Wheel stud badly damaged on offside front

Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake close to end of travel

Oil leak from engine

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from manifold area and front flexi

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches and both sills

Slight dampness to offside outer CV gaiter

Slight play in offside inner steering arm joint

Wheel stud badly damaged on offside front

Pass 26 Jun 2012 115,669 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 110,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 105,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,459 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 102,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 102,375 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,153 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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M656 CHP is a 1994 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M656 CHP, 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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M656 CHP is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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