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N866 SPG

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 SPG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 108,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 91,156 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,221 miles

n/s sill panel damaged.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 75,221 miles

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

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

n/s sill panel damaged.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 703,161 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

front tyres showing wear on in side edges

handbrake travel slightly long

radiator starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,184 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

handbrake travel slightly long

radiator deteriorating

slight aplication difference in front brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2005 58,946 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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N866 SPG is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N866 SPG, 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 N866 SPG registered?

N866 SPG is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is N866 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N866 SPG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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