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M242 LVV

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 LVV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,215 miles

Nearside inner CV boot weeping

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside inner CV boot weeping

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,328 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside & nearside inner CV boots weeping

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,625 miles

engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside & nearside inner CV boots weeping

offside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,306 miles

handbrake travel long

nearside inner CV boot weeping

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,091 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 62,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 52,533 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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M242 LVV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M242 LVV, 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 M242 LVV registered?

M242 LVV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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