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N558 XJE

1995 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,747 mi
Last recorded121,747 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 XJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2013 121,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,309 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,880 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 120,880 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,496 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 120,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 113,012 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2007 111,300 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 111,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 110,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 110,063 miles

coolant radiator in poor condition

n/s/r tyre low on tread

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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N558 XJE is a 1995 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N558 XJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N558 XJE registered?

N558 XJE is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N558 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N558 XJE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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