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N899 LYJ

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 LYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,353 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,259 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge poss tracking problem

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,559 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,469 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2007 48,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 45,944 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 45,944 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

rear dampers are getting quite soft

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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N899 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N899 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 N899 LYJ registered?

N899 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1995.

Is N899 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N899 LYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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