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M216 HHP

1995 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,816 mi
Last recorded42,816 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 HHP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,816 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 42,816 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 34,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,963 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,788 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 31,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 30,531 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 30,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,026 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 27,806 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,394 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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M216 HHP is a 1995 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M216 HHP, 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 M216 HHP registered?

M216 HHP is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 23 February 1995.

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