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N891 LYJ

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,985 mi
Last recorded87,985 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 LYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,985 miles

Coolant level down

Partial failure to both windscreen washers

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,985 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid down

Coolant level down

Partial failure to both windscreen washers

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,870 miles

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fluffing and fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 71,752 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor weeping

Partial failure of windscreen washer jets

Perishment to nearside rear tyre

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside and offside c/v gaitors cracking up/perishing

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Rear spoiler requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front c/v gaitors cracking up/perishing badly

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Windscreen surround requires attention

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,354 miles

Offside front tyre low inner edge

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Rear spoiler requires attention

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front c/v gaitors cracking up/perishing badly

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Windscreen surround requires attention

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,192 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,550 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 54,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,144 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 42,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 42,190 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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N891 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N891 LYJ, 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 N891 LYJ registered?

N891 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 22 September 1995.

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