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M101 MPF

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,847 mi
Last recorded25,847 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 MPF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 25,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 23,306 miles

All brake discs rusted

All tyres slightly perishing

Fail 4 Oct 2024 23,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

All brake discs rusted

All tyres slightly perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,041 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished and cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot perished and cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight - both ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 22,310 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint offside front

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Offside front

Fail 31 May 2017 22,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2012 21,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,458 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 19,448 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 18,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,084 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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M101 MPF is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M101 MPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M101 MPF registered?

M101 MPF is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M101 MPF safe to buy?

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