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M340 RNC

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,177 mi
Last recorded138,177 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 RNC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2010 138,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 135,444 miles

Advise rear Anti-roll bar links are just acceptable.

Advise rear suspension bushes deteriorated but is not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise slight perishing to both front C.V Gators.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 135,444 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise rear Anti-roll bar links are just acceptable.

Advise rear suspension bushes deteriorated but is not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise slight perishing to both front C.V Gators.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 127,090 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 121,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 115,889 miles

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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M340 RNC 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 M340 RNC, 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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M340 RNC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1995.

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