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J29 MRO

1991 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 220101,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 MRO
MakeRover
Model220
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2007 109,181 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 109,181 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 104,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted,offside mirror loose but not insecure,offside headlamp lens minor damage,image not affected.

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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J29 MRO is a 1991 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J29 MRO, 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 J29 MRO registered?

J29 MRO is a 1991 Rover 220, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J29 MRO safe to buy?

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