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N936 DRV

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 DRV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,301 miles

nearside front indicator lens damage

Fail 9 Nov 2013 68,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 9 Nov 2013 68,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust baffle loose

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,496 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,496 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily and low reccomend replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,528 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,403 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,353 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear indicator colour fading.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 50,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N936 DRV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N936 DRV, 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 N936 DRV registered?

N936 DRV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N936 DRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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