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M887 KOV

1994 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 KOV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 136,173 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 136,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level on minium

front wheel arches rusty and slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 133,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 133,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 126,564 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 126,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 120,599 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 115,359 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 115,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

r/wiper blade split

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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M887 KOV is a 1994 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M887 KOV, 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 M887 KOV registered?

M887 KOV is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M887 KOV safe to buy?

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