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M301 JDG

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 JDG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,056 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bodywork has surface rust in places

both big rear susp. bushes wearing

both n/s tyres side walls wearing

ext. system getting rusty in p[aces

general wear on all discs

no int. mirror fitted

no n/s/f sun visor fitted

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

one n/s/f wheel nut damaged

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of front susp.

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f wing

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bodywork has surface rust in places

both big rear susp. bushes wearing

both dip beam aims on lower limits

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank filler pipes getting rusty

general wear on all discs

int. mirror loose on screen

n/s/f sun visor missing

n/s/r mud flap loose

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f steering rack damp

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

one o/s/f and one n/s/f washer jets blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,465 miles

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn by hand

o/s/f steering rack damp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both big rear susp. bushes wearing

both dip beam aims on lower limits

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank filler pipes getting rusty

general wear on all discs

int. mirror loose on screen

n/s/f sun visor missing

n/s/r mud flap loose

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f side light dim

one o/s/f and one n/s/f washer jets blocked

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

surface rust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 23 Sep 2008 68,110 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 152,443 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 152,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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.

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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M301 JDG is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M301 JDG, 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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M301 JDG is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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