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M165 CEC

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 CEC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 74,324 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,624 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 58,208 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,274 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,555 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 33,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,740 miles

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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M165 CEC is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M165 CEC, 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 M165 CEC registered?

M165 CEC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is M165 CEC safe to buy?

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