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N541 XSS

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,953 mi
Last recorded117,953 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 XSS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,400 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 117,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 116,579 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 114,059 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 101,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,937 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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N541 XSS is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N541 XSS, 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 N541 XSS registered?

N541 XSS is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 13 September 1995.

Is N541 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N541 XSS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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