CarVerify

Free Car Check

N542 PVV

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,554 mi
Last recorded157,554 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 PVV
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 157,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion started on o/s & n/s rear outer sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2018 156,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion started on rear lower wheel archs & outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2017 154,924 miles

corrosion started on o/s outer sill

oil leak

rear radius arm bushs perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 154,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion started on o/s outer sill

oil leak

rear radius arm bushs perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 153,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,043 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in o/s steering rack

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2014 149,026 miles

corrosion started o/s outer sill

front tyres nearing limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,785 miles

corrosion started on o/s outer sill

o/s front brake slight bind

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,744 miles

o/s rear & front tyres nearing limit

outer sills corrosion started

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2010 136,169 miles

o/s rear & n/s front tyres on limit

o/s sill corrosion started

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2010 136,169 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear & n/s front tyres on limit

o/s sill corrosion started

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2009 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 131,031 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 127,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 122,516 miles

centre exhaust section becoming corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge, advise wheel alignment check

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2006 117,755 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 109,970 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
Full Rover 220 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N542 PVV is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N542 PVV, 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

How do I check the history of N542 PVV?

You can check the full history of N542 PVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N542 PVV registered?

N542 PVV is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N542 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 PVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N542 PVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N542 PVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.