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M427 VDT

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 VDT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 91,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLAMP SLIGHLTY INSECURE (HELD ON BY ADESIVE GLUE)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner TYRE SHOWS SIGN OF SHOULDER WEAR

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak/s

Fail 29 Jun 2021 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges to broken repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak/s

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak/s

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak/s

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,692 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,891 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,122 miles

...........Thanx 4visiting us...........

Bad oil leak noted

N/s inner cv gaiter leaking

O/s front bumper loose

O/s rear tyre cords are exposed but cut does not exceed 25mm

Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

............Thanx 4visiting us............

Bad oil leak noted

EMISSIONS NOT DONE DUE TO SEVERE LEAK

N/s inner cv gaiter leaking

O/s front bumper loose

n/S Front tyre-wall has a cut & shows cords, but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,035 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,038 miles

Oil leak

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

SRS light

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,715 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS LIGHT ON DESH

Pass 20 Mar 2010 73,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2010 73,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,502 miles

Front windscreen has a stone chip crack developing on the offside.

Grease seepage is apparent on the offside and nearside front ,inner driveshaft joint gaiters.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front headlamp brackets have been repaired.

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer tread.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly oily.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,502 miles

Front windscreen has a stone chip crack developing on the offside.

Grease seepage is apparent on the offside and nearside front ,inner driveshaft joint gaiters.

Nearside front headlamp brackets have been repaired.

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer tread.

Underside of engine/gearbox generaly oily.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,908 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

The nearside front outer wheel rim has some damage.

The offside and nearside rear suspension bushes are becoming deteriorated.

The offside front inner wheel rim has some run out (distortion)when rotated.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,908 miles

The nearside front outer wheel rim has some damage.

The offside and nearside rear suspension bushes are becoming deteriorated.

The offside front inner wheel rim has some run out (distortion)when rotated.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,175 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,998 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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M427 VDT is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 M427 VDT, 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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M427 VDT is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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