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M239 SOA

1995 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,935 mi
Last recorded136,935 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM239 SOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,935 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2010 136,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2009 129,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 117,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 109,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 98,294 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 98,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,292 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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M239 SOA is a 1995 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M239 SOA, 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 M239 SOA registered?

M239 SOA is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M239 SOA safe to buy?

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