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M162 URF

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 URF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 136,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prescribe areas starting to corrode

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 136,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prescribe areas starting to corrode

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

prescribe areas starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 136,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 136,065 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front "D" bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front "D" bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,971 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 133,971 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump weak (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer CV gaiter perishing

Exhaust flanges corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

cv boots starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,514 miles

some corrosion to NSR + OSR outer sills

Fail 20 Jun 2019 127,514 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

some corrosion to NSR + OSR outer sills

Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,625 miles

N/side front brake has slight drag

Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 104,757 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,798 miles

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

nearside front brake dragging

tyre sizes different front to rear

offside front tyre heavily perished and cracking,replacement strongly recommended

Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,267 miles

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Fail 13 Jul 2013 96,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

different size tyres on front and rear axles

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,250 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,702 miles

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)

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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M162 URF is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M162 URF, 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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M162 URF is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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