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M340 URC

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,680 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 60,670 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

radiator badly deteriorated(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Fail 27 May 2016 60,670 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

radiator badly deteriorated(ADVISE REPLACEMENT

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 30 May 2014 59,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 May 2014 59,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 57,921 miles

ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES AS SOON AS POSS!!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking due to age

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 May 2012 55,683 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 55,683 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,093 miles

front reg plate poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,085 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front reg plate poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,206 miles

front No. plate poor condition

nearside + offside front tyres worn inside edge + on leagal limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,491 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

slight knock from steering column when turning

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,050 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 46,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,744 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 URC is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M340 URC, 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 URC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 3 June 1995.

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