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M158 TKU

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,752 mi
Last recorded69,752 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 TKU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 65,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2009 65,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 58,565 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 58,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,591 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 50,059 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 50,059 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered up with plastic guards unable to check

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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M158 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver 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 M158 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 M158 TKU registered?

M158 TKU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 March 1995.

Is M158 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M158 TKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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