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M225 WAR

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,374 mi
Last recorded56,374 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 WAR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,579 miles

head linning has fallen down, no rear vision from interior mirror.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,378 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 54,378 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,819 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front slight seepage of grease fron gaiter

Offside Front tai ron on steering rack slight play

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,743 miles

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

boot catch not locking shut.

o/side front window not opening.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,901 miles

boot lid is held shut with rope.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot lid is held shut with rope.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,007 miles

n/side washer jet partly blocked.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,882 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,059 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,758 miles

Nearside mirror is loose

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

Slight imbalance at rear brakes offside is low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,627 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake is noisy.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,611 miles

Offside rear brake is noisy.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,658 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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M225 WAR is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M225 WAR, 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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M225 WAR is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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