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M259 CGP

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 CGP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,086 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,300 miles

both front cv gaiter grease around area

horn operation intermitent

Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,300 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

both front cv gaiter grease around area

horn operation intermitent

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,690 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,690 miles

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

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

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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M259 CGP is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M259 CGP, 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 M259 CGP registered?

M259 CGP is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M259 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 CGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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