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H1 NBU

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,734 mi
Last recorded153,734 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 NBU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 153,734 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 153,620 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

slight binding to o/s/l wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2015 151,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 149,246 miles

corrodsion to rear sills but not in prescrided area

Pass 20 Apr 2013 145,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 140,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 133,069 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 116,603 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 116,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 99,436 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,248 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)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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H1 NBU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H1 NBU, 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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H1 NBU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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