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N281 VON

1995 Rover 220

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 VON
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 114,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 114,510 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 109,901 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 109,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,571 miles

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

The hand brake on your vehicle is high when applied but not to its stop.adjustment to the hand brake will be needed in the near future.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 108,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

The hand brake on your vehicle is high when applied but not to its stop.adjustment to the hand brake will be needed in the near future.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 105,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,867 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 102,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2005 98,246 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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N281 VON is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N281 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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What year was N281 VON registered?

N281 VON is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N281 VON safe to buy?

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