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M983 CGH

1995 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,308 mi
Last recorded97,308 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 CGH
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to bonnet

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside headlamp unit

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to bonnet

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside headlamp unit

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 12 Feb 2008 91,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,421 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All four tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 88,291 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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M983 CGH is a 1995 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M983 CGH, 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 M983 CGH registered?

M983 CGH is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M983 CGH safe to buy?

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