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M131 RUJ

1995 Rover 220

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,313 mi
Last recorded143,313 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 22093,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 RUJ
MakeRover
Model220
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 143,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 140,593 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 137,324 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 125,214 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 125,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 122,510 miles

n/s/ mirror glass cracked.

o/s/r & n/s/r of the front suspension nush showing signs of perrishment.

o/s/r indicator lamp losing its colour.

Fail 2 May 2006 122,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside & offside front of the rear suspension bush showing signs of perrishment.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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M131 RUJ is a 1995 Rover 220 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M131 RUJ, 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 M131 RUJ registered?

M131 RUJ is a 1995 Rover 220, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M131 RUJ safe to buy?

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