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N851 YCE

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,753 mi
Last recorded62,753 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 YCE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,753 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

'Knock' from engine

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,742 miles

Centre exhaust minor leak - possible leak from rear section

Handbrake travel high

Nearside lamp unit bulbholder connections deteriorated

Offside rear tyre tread splitting - suggest replace

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,398 miles

exhaust syetem badly corroded and minor leak

offside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace 175/65/14

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,221 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,744 miles

'Rattle' from exhaust

both rear tyres worn edges, sidewalls perished and wearing near limit

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,212 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing and wearing edges

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,212 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing and wearing edges

offside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,746 miles

both front tyres wearing near limit

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,200 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 47,395 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,395 miles

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

nearside and offside rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,199 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2006 45,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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N851 YCE is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N851 YCE, 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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What year was N851 YCE registered?

N851 YCE is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N851 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N851 YCE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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