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M740 SVS

1994 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 SVS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front floor pan/sill slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,531 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,166 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,903 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M740 SVS is a 1994 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M740 SVS, 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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What year was M740 SVS registered?

M740 SVS is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M740 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 SVS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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