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M132 BBK

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,045 mi
Last recorded86,045 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM132 BBK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,045 miles
Fail 29 May 2009

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 80,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

borderline wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator poor condition

rear suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,828 miles

radiator poor condition

rear suspension bushes poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2006 71,583 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

radiator poor condition

rear suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,583 miles

radiator poor condition

rear suspension bushes poor condition

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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M132 BBK is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M132 BBK, 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 M132 BBK registered?

M132 BBK is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M132 BBK safe to buy?

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