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N977 UBD

1995 Rover 220

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,381 mi
Last recorded77,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 UBD
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,381 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,306 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,028 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,028 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,655 miles

rear tyers starting to deteriate and split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak ( gearbox? )

Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak ( gearbox? )

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,479 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,181 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished and worn low

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,265 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

slite cracking in rear tyres

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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N977 UBD is a 1995 Rover 220 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N977 UBD, 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 N977 UBD registered?

N977 UBD is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 22 December 1995.

Is N977 UBD safe to buy?

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