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Q68VOH

1971 Rover 220

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1971 Rover 220103,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ68VOH
MakeRover
Model220
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 79,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 77,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Q68VOH is a 1971 Rover 220 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Rover 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 103,156 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 Q68VOH, 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 55 years old, this Rover 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q68VOH registered?

Q68VOH is a 1971 Rover 220, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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