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N793 CMJ

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,729 mi
Last recorded118,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 CMJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,729 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S and N/S Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corrodid

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,348 miles

Lower corrosion due to age

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust collapsed within

Fail 23 Jul 2019 107,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Lower corrosion due to age

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust collapsed within

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,335 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,152 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested Due to a major leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front No front Disks and pads inspection

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod ()

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,625 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside increases slightly quicker. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer inner sills have surface corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

all doors have surface corrosion on the outer skin.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,617 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR IS BLURY NOT ALLOWING A ADEQUATE VIEW TO THE REAR. (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside increases slightly quicker. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer inner sills have surface corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

all doors have surface corrosion on the outer skin.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,665 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers are smearing slightly.

offside front brake is grabbing slightly.

oil leak around the bottom of the engine.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers are smearing slightly.

offside front brake is grabbing slightly.

oil leak around the bottom of the engine.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,999 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outersill.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,997 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outersill.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 67,999 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,053 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

O/S/R tyre been repaired close to side wall

Slight play @ O/S/F wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,808 miles

Battery insecure

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

drivers seat levers worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,808 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat levers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,327 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,004 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,838 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 37,718 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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N793 CMJ is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N793 CMJ, 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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N793 CMJ is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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