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N973 UDU

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 UDU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 58,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 58,290 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 57,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,236 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both o/s and n/s inner c/v boots leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,845 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,308 miles

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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N973 UDU is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N973 UDU, 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 N973 UDU registered?

N973 UDU is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 3 October 1995.

Is N973 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N973 UDU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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