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M953 HRG

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,496 mi
Last recorded93,496 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM953 HRG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 89,030 miles

EXHAUST NOISE LEVEL ABOVE NORMAL

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

Fail 29 Sep 2007 88,052 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SCTACHES SCREEN,FRONT SHOCKERS SUSPECT,LHR BELT BUCKLE DAMAGED

Fail 22 Jun 2006 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M953 HRG is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M953 HRG, 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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What year was M953 HRG registered?

M953 HRG is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is M953 HRG safe to buy?

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