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M23 WHL

1995 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 WHL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,860 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,760 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 56,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,675 miles

both sides anti roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish front

slight wear o/s/front staybelizer bushes

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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M23 WHL is a 1995 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M23 WHL, 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 M23 WHL registered?

M23 WHL is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is M23 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 WHL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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