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M821 VRE

1994 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 VRE
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2009 86,153 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 75,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 64,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 64,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,799 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 57,799 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M821 VRE is a 1994 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M821 VRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M821 VRE registered?

M821 VRE is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M821 VRE safe to buy?

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