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N474 XVE

1995 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 XVE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 100,385 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,091 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2007 87,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 86,387 miles

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

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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N474 XVE is a 1995 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N474 XVE, 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 N474 XVE registered?

N474 XVE is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 November 1995.

Is N474 XVE safe to buy?

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