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N901 XJE

1995 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,989 mi
Last recorded117,989 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN901 XJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 117,989 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 101,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 101,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,026 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,026 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Nov 2005 73,602 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 73,598 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

tyre edges worn

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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N901 XJE is a 1995 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N901 XJE, 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 N901 XJE registered?

N901 XJE is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N901 XJE safe to buy?

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