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M170 POM

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

148,555 mi
Last recorded148,555 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 POM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 148,555 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,078 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft balance weight deteriorated and perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2023 134,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft balance weight deteriorated and perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 129,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end within wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Held with fabric strap (4.13 (a) (i))

Front seatbelt buckles stiff to release when under tension

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in seatbase mechanism

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 122,097 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine over heated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 116,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,825 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,382 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 55 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,696 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,214 miles

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

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

rusty underbody

Fail 28 Sep 2013 108,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

N/S Front Seatbelt Stalk Sticking But Does Release Under Tension

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering Rack Has Slight Misting Of Oil

Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

N/S Front Seatbelt Stalk Sticking But Does Release Under Tension

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering Rack Has Slight Misting Of Oil

Pass 29 Sep 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 104,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 103,402 miles

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

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

n/s/r trailing arm front bush fitted upside down

Fail 6 May 2010 103,402 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/r trailing arm front bush fitted upside down

Pass 5 May 2009 100,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 98,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,362 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in both sides

Fail 14 May 2007 95,362 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering rack has slight play in both sides

Pass 15 May 2006 92,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M170 POM is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M170 POM, 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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M170 POM is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1995.

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