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N838 YAB

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,069 mi
Last recorded104,069 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 YAB
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,069 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,027 miles

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

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 98,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,895 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,288 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,365 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 88,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,302 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,097 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 67,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater 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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N838 YAB 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 88.9%.

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 N838 YAB, 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 N838 YAB registered?

N838 YAB is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 12 October 1995.

Is N838 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N838 YAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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