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N940 PCG

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 PCG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,265 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,824 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel starting to bind on

power steering rack damp

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,103 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 69,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,696 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,695 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,799 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,373 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 62,294 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 60,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 60,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N940 PCG is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N940 PCG, 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 N940 PCG registered?

N940 PCG is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N940 PCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N940 PCG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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