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M212 XUM

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 XUM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 114,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked on outer edge but not exposed cords

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge but not exposed cords

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked on outer edge but not exposed cords

offside rear tyre cracked on outer edge but not exposed cords

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Fail 14 Jul 2011 112,229 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 17 Jul 2010 111,174 miles

damper rubber on n/s/f drive shaft loose

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 109,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 108,081 miles

both rear light clusters full of water

Fail 12 Jul 2008 108,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear light clusters full of water

Pass 20 Jul 2007 103,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 103,451 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 100,707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 92,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M212 XUM is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red 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 M212 XUM, 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 M212 XUM registered?

M212 XUM is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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