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N840 BFC

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 BFC
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 89,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 May 2026 89,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,668 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,888 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill minor correded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,195 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 65,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,489 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,390 miles

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

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,855 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror minor crack

Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 37,377 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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N840 BFC is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N840 BFC, 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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N840 BFC is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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