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M152 TKU

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,461 mi
Last recorded199,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM152 TKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 199,461 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 199,461 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insecure

front number plate cracked and delamenated

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

rear trailing arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

Pass 12 Jan 2007 193,591 miles

free play at steering wheel

front number plate cracked

grease around front hubs

handbrake travel long

imbalance and fluctuation in front brake readings

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear trailing arm forward mounting bushes perished and worn

Pass 12 Jan 2006 188,127 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 188,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

freeplay at steering wheel

grease around nearside front hub

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight blue smoke at revs

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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M152 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M152 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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What year was M152 TKU registered?

M152 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M152 TKU safe to buy?

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