Rover 220 (1993)
1993 Rover 220
CarHunch analysed 1,573 real MOT records for the 1993 Rover 220. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Rover 220 passes its MOT first time in just 63.5% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%—this is a car that will likely need attention before test day. With 14.3% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects, there's a genuine safety concern that warrants a pre-purchase inspection.
At 109,945 miles on average, these cars are showing their age predictably, but the real issue is the 1.66 failures per vehicle, suggesting common wear items or corrosion problems rather than isolated faults. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and underside closely—these Rovers need more scrutiny than most cars of this era.
What to check before buying a 1993 Rover 220
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,572 | 63.5% | 1.65 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 57.7% | 11 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Rover 220 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Rover 220 vehicles fall between 90,384 and 127,232 miles.
1993 Rover 220 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 35 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (39% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Rover 220
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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49.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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38.1%
Oil leak
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23.3%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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22.5%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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18.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.2%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
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14.9%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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