MOT Status
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88,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
All discs corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp slightly insecure
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust box catching on anti roll bar
Rear Valance corroded
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres perished
n/s/r mishaped
o/s headlamp had adequate repair
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres perished
n/s/r mishaped
o/s headlamp had adequate repair
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
power steering reservoir leaking
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
power steering reservoir leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front tyres wearing inner edge. recommend tracking check and adjustment
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all suspension bushes front and rear starting to deteriate
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all suspension bushes front and rear starting to deteriate
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)
Oil leak
o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre valves perished
suspension bushes ageing - no excessive play
wipers smear slightly
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all four tyre valves perishing
suspension bushes ageing - no excessive play
wipers smear slightly
o/s/f wheel bearing slightly harsh when rotated
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 220?
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N955 GCW is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 N955 GCW, 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 N955 GCW registered?
N955 GCW is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 20 October 1995.
Is N955 GCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for N955 GCW shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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