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N215 VON

1995 Rover 220

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,561 mi
Last recorded202,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 VON
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 202,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

front wheel arches slightly corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 195,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner wall perished

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2017 195,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner wall perished

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 189,248 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 189,229 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside wiper blade split

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2014 184,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 179,156 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 175,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 170,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 163,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 156,442 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 150,166 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

o/s wiper blade split

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,999 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 143,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 138,488 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 133,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 133,386 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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N215 VON is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N215 VON, 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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N215 VON is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 10 November 1995.

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