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M148 FRP

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 FRP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 93,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 83,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 78,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 72,671 miles

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

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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M148 FRP is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M148 FRP, 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

How do I check the history of M148 FRP?

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What year was M148 FRP registered?

M148 FRP is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M148 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M148 FRP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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