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M259 SRX

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 150,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 133,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 116,823 miles

chip in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre tread on 1.6mm legal limit

nail in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2006 102,322 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 102,291 miles

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

heatshield on cat loose

n\s\f anti roll bar drop link rubber split

n\s\f outer cv gaitor cracking

n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

n\s\r tyre becoming out of shape

o\s\r anti roll bar mount bent

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 SRX is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M259 SRX registered?

M259 SRX is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M259 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 SRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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