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M422 EEA

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 EEA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,449 miles

Head lamp pattern poor (both)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake balance requires adjustment

Rear tyres poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2010 77,885 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Head lamp pattern poor (both)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake balance requires adjustment

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 1 May 2009 121,911 miles

195 tyres to front/185 tyres to rear

damage to rear bumper

engine oil leaks. Needs attention !!!

fast idle speed erratic (emission test)

headlamp aims on limits

metal object in off side rear tyre

off side rear top suspension arm bushes poor

repair to air induction pipe

washer jets poor

Fail 1 May 2009 121,887 miles

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

195 tyres to front/185 tyres to rear

damage to rear bumper

engine oil leaks. Needs attention !!!

fast idle speed erratic (emission test)

headlamp aims on limits

metal object in off side rear tyre

off side rear top suspension arm bushes poor

repair to air induction pipe

washer jets poor

Pass 3 May 2008 112,564 miles

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

engine oil leaks

n/s reverse light not working

o/s/r seat belt clip poor

slight uneven rise and fall between rear breaks

Fail 26 Apr 2008 112,882 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

engine oil leaks

n/s reverse light not working

o/s/r seat belt clip poor

slight uneven rise and fall between rear breaks

Pass 3 May 2007 102,974 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Aug 2005 100,321 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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M422 EEA is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M422 EEA, 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 M422 EEA registered?

M422 EEA is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M422 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 EEA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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