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N963 SOV

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN963 SOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s front tyreworn smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s front tyreworn smooth on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,743 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,627 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,357 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine burning oil

Pass 4 Jul 2005 75,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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N963 SOV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N963 SOV, 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 N963 SOV registered?

N963 SOV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N963 SOV safe to buy?

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