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N221 FDH

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,692 mi
Last recorded60,692 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 FDH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 60,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv gator deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2021 58,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv gator deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front cv gator deteriorated

Rear service brakes low effort

Pass 31 May 2019 58,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 58,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,350 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 57,093 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,070 miles

Oil leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

park lever high

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,103 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,101 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,763 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 47,763 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N221 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N221 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N221 FDH registered?

N221 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N221 FDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 FDH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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