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M308 YTU

1995 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 YTU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 114,249 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 111,822 miles

initial rusting to offside rear sill

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2006 108,345 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 108,345 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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M308 YTU is a 1995 Rover 216I in Green 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 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M308 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M308 YTU registered?

M308 YTU is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M308 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M308 YTU 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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