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N148 FDH

1995 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,600 mi
Last recorded94,600 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 FDH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 94,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 94,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear & Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 92,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,218 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,207 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 92,207 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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N148 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N148 FDH, 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 N148 FDH registered?

N148 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N148 FDH safe to buy?

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