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N259 VON

1995 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,451 mi
Last recorded15,451 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 VON
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 99,444 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2008 99,444 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007

Slight play in steering rack off-side.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 86,913 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N259 VON is a 1995 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N259 VON, 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 N259 VON registered?

N259 VON is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N259 VON safe to buy?

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