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M16 BAR

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BAR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,712 miles

FRONT HEAD LAMP DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 87,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT HEAD LAMP DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,280 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,391 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,391 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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M16 BAR is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 M16 BAR, 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 M16 BAR registered?

M16 BAR is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M16 BAR safe to buy?

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