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Rover 220 (1995)

2,610 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.1% first-time pass rate

1995 Rover 220

CarHunch analysed 2,610 real MOT records for the 1995 Rover 220. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 14.9% below UK average
65.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
95,932
typical mileage
78,534–112,709 middle half
16.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.94
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1995 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 (98%) 2,564 65.1% 1.94
Diesel (2%) 46 63.4% 1.91

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 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.

78,534
low mileage
95,932
typical
112,709
high mileage

Half of all 1995 Rover 220 vehicles fall between 78,534 and 112,709 miles.

1995 Rover 220 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).

179 66 2014 2025

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

5.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.94
Avg failures per vehicle
5.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Rover 220

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 53.4%
    Oil leak
  • 39.1%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 32.1%
    Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine
  • 31.3%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.6%
    Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split
  • 21.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
  • 20.5%
    Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.

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