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N961 TOJ

1995 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 TOJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 155,052 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 152,394 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 150,322 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 148,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,921 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 136,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s outer door sills starting to corrode

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 107,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 101,295 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 95,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 95,329 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,503 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,827 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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N961 TOJ is a 1995 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N961 TOJ, 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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N961 TOJ is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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