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L143 GCG

1994 Rover 220

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

102,132 mi
Last recorded102,132 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 220100,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 GCG
MakeRover
Model220
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,132 miles

Off side rear tyre worn to tread limit

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 10 Mar 2008 102,132 miles

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

Off side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Feb 2008 101,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,855 miles

Front tyres worn close to tread limit on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2007 94,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres worn to tread limit on edges

Play in stearing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 90,112 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 90,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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L143 GCG is a 1994 Rover 220 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 100,843 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 L143 GCG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L143 GCG registered?

L143 GCG is a 1994 Rover 220, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L143 GCG safe to buy?

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