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J321 POW

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,741 mi
Last recorded33,741 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 POW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 33,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner qtr suspect corrosion due to fibreglass

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 25,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 25,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,578 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 21,265 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,478 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,830 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 18 Oct 2005 11,012 miles

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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J321 POW is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J321 POW, 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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J321 POW is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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