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N183 FDH

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 FDH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 119,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 119,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 119,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,162 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 116,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low inner edge and splitting but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low inner edge and splitting but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,094 miles

Both front tyre's worn slightly inner edges and perished

Oil leak ()

Wipers smearing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 113,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre's worn slightly inner edges and perished

Oil leak ()

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 111,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,682 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

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

Offside front tyre perishing.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,679 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside windscreen cracked outside swept area.

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

Offside front tyre perishing.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,198 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

slight o/s/f brake run-out.

windscreen has damage exceeding 40mm circle outside swept area.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

slight o/s/f brake run-out.

windscreen has damage exceeding 40mm circle outside swept area.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,374 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 102,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,558 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2009 98,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2007 85,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 72,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 71,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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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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N183 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N183 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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N183 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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