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M457 NPE

1995 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,067 mi
Last recorded82,067 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 NPE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,067 miles

corrosion on fuel tank

damage to o/s/r sill lip

grease around the o/s inner cv

Pass 5 May 2015 76,292 miles

bottom of the fuel tank is rusty

front brake pads look low recommend wheels off to check

o/s/f cv boot is perished

o/s/f inner cv boot inner leaking grease

o/s/r sill lip is bent at the rear end

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to the 2mm wear bars

bottom of the fuel tank is rusty

front brake pads look low recommend wheels off to check

o/s/f cv boot is perished

o/s/f inner cv boot inner leaking grease

o/s/r radius arm bush very perished

o/s/r sill lip is bent at the rear end

slight bind on the n/s/f brake

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,128 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 64,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 58,696 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 58,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,459 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 49,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,419 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,419 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,763 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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M457 NPE is a 1995 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M457 NPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M457 NPE is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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