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626 XHW

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,546 mi
Last recorded48,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 XHW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 48,546 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,329 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 48,329 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 48,082 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 46,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 45,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 44,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,964 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 43,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,953 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,953 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.LIGHT CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,594 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 39,432 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 4 May 2007 38,508 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 38,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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626 XHW is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 626 XHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 626 XHW registered?

626 XHW is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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