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N571 FVG

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,614 mi
Last recorded90,614 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 FVG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 90,614 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 90,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,125 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,732 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,471 miles

Clutch high (slipping)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,471 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch high (slipping)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Need a wax oil

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,355 miles

Clutch high

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 80,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 80,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 80,389 miles

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,778 miles

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

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,434 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front wiper linkage loose

Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,967 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 62,967 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,344 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,344 miles

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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N571 FVG is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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 N571 FVG, 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 N571 FVG registered?

N571 FVG is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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