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M984 UBU

1994 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 UBU
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,725 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 84,272 miles

see original advise certificate no 902241587037

Fail 22 Mar 2007 84,272 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front suspension & bushes rusty

rear suspension & anti roll bar rusty

srs light on

Pass 14 Oct 2005 79,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 79,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside headlamp on minimum bottom line

offside rear tyre wall perished

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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M984 UBU is a 1994 Rover 220 in Grey 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 M984 UBU, 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 M984 UBU registered?

M984 UBU is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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