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M234 VJL

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,657 mi
Last recorded78,657 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 VJL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 66,874 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,874 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corosion on rear wheel arch`s.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,049 miles

slight corosion on rear wheel arch`s.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,801 miles

chip in o/s headlight

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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M234 VJL is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M234 VJL, 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 M234 VJL registered?

M234 VJL is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M234 VJL safe to buy?

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