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M78 WCK

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 WCK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 94,920 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides compliance bushes in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge stepped tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40r17 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE-VEHICLE OVERHEATING

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

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

aftermarket wheels fitted

all brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

front tyres very worn inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres worn inner edge/losing shape/cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,788 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel+outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel+outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel+outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel+outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

COOLING FAN INOPERATIVE-VEHICLE OVERHEATING

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

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

aftermarket wheels fitted

all brake discs corroded

both font outer sills corroded/holed

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

front tyres very worn inner edge

o/s handbrake effort low

oil leak

rear brake efforts low-overall service brake effort close to min 52%

rear tyres worn inner edge/losing shape/cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,763 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front sills corroded both sides

o/s/f coil spring not fully located

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,760 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,970 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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M78 WCK is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M78 WCK, 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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M78 WCK is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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