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N687 DRV

1995 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,451 mi
Last recorded83,451 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 DRV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,451 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,395 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 79,391 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 710,087 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damaged (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,270 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, baffles loose in tailpipe

Noise from nearside front brake

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,647 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,073 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,303 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen scratched inside on drivers side

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,884 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,182 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 55,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,443 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 53,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N687 DRV is a 1995 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N687 DRV, 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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N687 DRV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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