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M726 ABV

1995 Rover 220

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 ABV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 78,445 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,445 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake service

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,218 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 75,218 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,022 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,022 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake overhaul

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,609 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 64,609 miles

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

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

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

iol leak at filter area vehicle getting hot

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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M726 ABV is a 1995 Rover 220 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M726 ABV, 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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M726 ABV is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 18 July 1995.

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