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N697 VOV

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,495 mi
Last recorded146,495 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 VOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 146,495 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 146,495 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 142,463 miles

Both rear, outer sills, starting to corrode - next years Mot fail?

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

Front brake imbalance

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

Rear No. plate, de-laminating

near-side front tyre - sidewall perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 142,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake imbalance

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear No. plate, de-laminating

near-side front tyre - sidewall perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,269 miles

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

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

small crack in n/s lower part of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2010 133,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 129,295 miles

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

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

slighty play in o/s rack arm

Pass 8 May 2008 124,398 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 118,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 118,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 114,266 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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N697 VOV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N697 VOV, 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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N697 VOV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 21 November 1995.

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