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J317 GMK

1991 Rover 220

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,048 mi
Last recorded56,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 220101,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 GMK
MakeRover
Model220
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,048 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Jan 2008 56,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,595 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 50,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres front to rear

front passenger seat belt clasp in poor condition

n/s outer sill in very poor condition

n/s/f rollbar vertical link in poor condition

rear brake pads appear very low

rear parking brake clevis pins seized at calipers

slight play in n/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 18 Jan 2006 50,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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J317 GMK is a 1991 Rover 220 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J317 GMK, 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 J317 GMK registered?

J317 GMK is a 1991 Rover 220, first registered on 14 September 1991.

Is J317 GMK safe to buy?

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