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M871 MCF

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,894 mi
Last recorded156,894 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 MCF
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 156,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 156,894 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 142,906 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 142,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 140,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 140,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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M871 MCF is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue 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 M871 MCF, 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 M871 MCF registered?

M871 MCF is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M871 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M871 MCF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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