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M227 WER

1995 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,858 mi
Last recorded89,858 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 WER
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 89,858 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion on offside outer sill

offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall ,but no cords are showing

Pass 27 May 2011 88,934 miles

brake discs very rusty

Fail 27 May 2011 88,934 miles

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

brake discs very rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,456 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 87,456 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,710 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 86,710 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 84,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 79,622 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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M227 WER is a 1995 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M227 WER, 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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M227 WER is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M227 WER safe to buy?

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