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M117 MHV

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 MHV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,119 miles

both rear inner sills

Fail 20 Jan 2010 73,945 miles

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

both number plates

both rear trailing arm bushes

offside rear indicator

offside trackrod end slight play reccomend attention soon

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,945 miles

both number plates

both rear trailing arm bushes

offside rear indicator

offside trackrod end slight play reccomend attention soon

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,969 miles

both front tyres on limits of 1.6mm

Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,969 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on limits of 1.6mm

Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,559 miles

advise nearside rear trailing arm bush

Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,557 miles

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

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

advise offside c.v boot

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,557 miles

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

advise offside c.v boot

Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,295 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge running low

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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M117 MHV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M117 MHV, 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 M117 MHV registered?

M117 MHV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M117 MHV safe to buy?

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