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M868 XCE

1995 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM868 XCE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 113,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 113,431 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 104,319 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 104,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 103,686 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front tyres low

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

exhaust blowing

steering rack worn both sides

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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M868 XCE is a 1995 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M868 XCE, 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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What year was M868 XCE registered?

M868 XCE is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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