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N698 YCE

1995 Rover 216I

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN698 YCE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside sill corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2009 130,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside sill corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 122,503 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE REAR TYRES O/S AND N/S REAR SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING TO TREAD AREA

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 112,917 miles

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

Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake slight travel

Fail 24 Jan 2006 105,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,982 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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N698 YCE is a 1995 Rover 216I in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,230 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N698 YCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N698 YCE is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 16 October 1995.

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