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N678 XKN

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,846 mi
Last recorded73,846 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 XKN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,321 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,571 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 63,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall badly perished and cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,566 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,688 miles

windscreen has damage to offside lower corner over 40mm diametre but outside sweptarea

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen has damage outside sweptarea over 40mm diametre [offside lower corner]

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,531 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen has damage outside sweptarea over 40mm diametre [offside lower corner]

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,271 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,245 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,245 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 20 Oct 2005 44,020 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFF SIDE

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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N678 XKN is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N678 XKN, 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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N678 XKN is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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