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N899 XOC

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 XOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,919 miles

40% of the cooling finns are missing from the radiator

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pad carriers are corroded

Fuel filler pipes are corroded at the rear of vehicle

Only just met the required limits for emissions test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in near side front inner steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2010 106,868 miles

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

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

40% of the cooling finns are missing from the radiator

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pad carriers are corroded

Fuel filler pipes are corroded at the rear of vehicle

Only just met the required limits for emissions test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in near side front inner steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in steering rack drum stick off side front

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,744 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 87,236 miles

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

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 XOC is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N899 XOC registered?

N899 XOC is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N899 XOC safe to buy?

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