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M959 DPV

1994 Rover 220

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,373 mi
Last recorded104,373 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 DPV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 104,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,142 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 91,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Rear offside slight bind when turning by hand.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 90,851 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M959 DPV is a 1994 Rover 220 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M959 DPV, 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 M959 DPV registered?

M959 DPV is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M959 DPV safe to buy?

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