MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M257 TRC is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M257 TRC, 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 M257 TRC registered?
M257 TRC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 6 March 1995.
Is M257 TRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for M257 TRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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