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XIB 8398

1995 Rover 220

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 8398
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 126,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,855 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,685 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 87,679 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

slight free play in o/s rack end

Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,023 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,021 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f coil spring cut short

o/s/f coil spring cut short

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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XIB 8398 is a 1995 Rover 220 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XIB 8398, 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 XIB 8398 registered?

XIB 8398 is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is XIB 8398 safe to buy?

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