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N151 RRW

1995 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 RRW
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,718 miles

brake pipes waxoiled

slight play in inner steering rack

underside hevily waxoiled

Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,458 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak but not exsessive

underside waxoiled

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,214 miles

brake pipes greased

slight oil leak

underside of car sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,746 miles

brake pipes waxoiled

underside waxoiled

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,522 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,681 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,286 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,370 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,149 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,079 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 55,349 miles

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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N151 RRW is a 1995 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N151 RRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N151 RRW registered?

N151 RRW is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 17 August 1995.

Is N151 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N151 RRW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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