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M358 BLT

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 BLT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,438 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,721 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,499 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,492 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,804 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side door mirror u/s

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,906 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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M358 BLT is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M358 BLT, 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 M358 BLT registered?

M358 BLT is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M358 BLT safe to buy?

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