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M778 JOG

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,255 mi
Last recorded148,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 JOG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 148,255 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)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 148,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 139,089 miles

bolt missing from manifold

both nrear pivot bushes cracking

front brake discs worn

near and off side front anti roll bar link pin bushes splitting

near side outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2006 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

bolt missing from manifold

both rear pivot bushes cracking

front brake discs worn

near and off side front anti roll bar link pin bushes splitting

near side outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked

rear brake discs corroded

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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M778 JOG is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M778 JOG, 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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M778 JOG is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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