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M143 TKU

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,050 mi
Last recorded120,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 TKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,050 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 118,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2010 113,859 miles

both front anti-roll bar links

corrosion:- offside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn edge

offside front tyre worn edge

offside outer cv boot

offside rear tyre on legal limit & worn edge

Fail 30 Jun 2010 113,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti-roll bar links

corrosion:- offside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn edge

offside front tyre worn edge

offside outer cv boot

offside rear tyre on legal limit & worn edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 168,077 miles

both front anti-roll bar links perishing

both rear centre trailing arm bushes

corrosion:- offside rear wheelarch, offside outer sill

engine noise

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside outer cv gaiter perishing

oil leak

rear exhaust section

rear wheelarch damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2009 168,077 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust section

rear wheelarch damaged

both front anti-roll bar links perishing

both rear centre trailing arm bushes

corrosion:- offside rear wheelarch, offside outer sill

engine noise

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside outer cv gaiter perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,879 miles

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

both outer sills damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2007 101,450 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 101,450 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 98,412 miles

as before

Fail 23 Jun 2006 98,412 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti-roll bar links perished

front discs lipped

offside rear centre trailing arm bush perished and bonding failing

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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M143 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M143 TKU, 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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M143 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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