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M216 HNV

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,838 mi
Last recorded117,838 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 HNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 110,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,715 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 104,396 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 96,703 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake lever high

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front inner cv boot leaking greese

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,703 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front number plate cracked

Handbrake lever high

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front inner cv boot leaking greese

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,202 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 11 Jul 2007 75,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,832 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 HNV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M216 HNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M216 HNV registered?

M216 HNV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M216 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M216 HNV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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