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N258 FDH

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,027 mi
Last recorded162,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 FDH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 162,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 152,599 miles

Nearside Rear sill area corroding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside park brake lower effort

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 143,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 141,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 141,438 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear sill corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2013 139,582 miles

O/S rear tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 139,582 miles

O/S rear tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear sill corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,149 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

O/S rear tyre uneavenly worn inner edge

Slight fluctuation O/S front brake

Fail 23 Aug 2010 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 77,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 77,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 68,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 64,078 miles

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

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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N258 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N258 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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N258 FDH is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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