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M170 XOU

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM170 XOU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,994 miles

N/S/F SHOCK WEAK.O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT-F DISCS WORN.DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F SHOCK WEAK.O/S/R+N/S/R TRAILING ARM VOID BUSH SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT-F DISCS WORN.DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE WALL.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 65,109 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

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

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,109 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,519 miles

advise steering rack slight play nearside and offside

Fail 29 Jul 2008 61,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front bumper insecure

advise steering rack slight play nearside and offside

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

advise slight play inoffside rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,371 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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M170 XOU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M170 XOU, 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 XOU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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