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M254 LDV

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 LDV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,381 miles

175/65/R14/82H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,381 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

175/65/R14/82H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,187 miles

slight corrosion to rear arches

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2015 67,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,069 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,645 miles

O/S/F tyre has small cut in tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,379 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,669 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,235 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,069 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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M254 LDV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M254 LDV, 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 M254 LDV registered?

M254 LDV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 March 1995.

Is M254 LDV safe to buy?

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