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N855 SAC

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,164 mi
Last recorded74,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 SAC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,164 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Very heavy scrubbing on N/S/F inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,948 miles

Coolant below min

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

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

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,948 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Coolant below min

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

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

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight movement o/s steering rack joint

Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight movement o/s steering rack joint

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,632 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 56,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,510 miles

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,271 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 51,271 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

rad in very poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold

slight movement to both steering arms

Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,828 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 48,822 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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N855 SAC is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N855 SAC, 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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N855 SAC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 28 December 1995.

Is N855 SAC safe to buy?

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