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M838 BRP

1994 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,657 mi
Last recorded86,657 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 BRP
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,657 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,639 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,618 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,515 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,487 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,334 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,223 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,785 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,752 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 82,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,933 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer cv. boot deteriorated.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 78,240 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 78,230 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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M838 BRP is a 1994 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M838 BRP, 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 M838 BRP registered?

M838 BRP is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M838 BRP safe to buy?

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