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J193 WLS

1991 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,172 mi
Last recorded90,172 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 220101,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 WLS
MakeRover
Model220
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 90,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres wearing uneven

brake pedal spongy

dampness power steering pipes and pumps

generall under body suspension and wheel arches

osr brake disck corroded wear on pads

rear suspension arm bushes al starting to deteriorate

small pinhole nsf cv boot

Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 85,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise brake pedal spongy rear suspension bushes starting to deterorate slight play osf wheel advise generall underbody steering and suspension corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2007 80,347 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,993 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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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J193 WLS is a 1991 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,310 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 J193 WLS, 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 35 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J193 WLS registered?

J193 WLS is a 1991 Rover 220, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J193 WLS safe to buy?

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