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M353 XWJ

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,638 mi
Last recorded51,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 XWJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s 15yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,788 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 41,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2016 41,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,752 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 39,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 38,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,532 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,532 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 35,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,796 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,807 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,614 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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M353 XWJ is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M353 XWJ, 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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What year was M353 XWJ registered?

M353 XWJ is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1995.

Is M353 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 XWJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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