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N977 VTO

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

30,937 mi
Last recorded30,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 VTO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steel brake pipes corroded

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 30,937 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

steel brake pipes corroded

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,157 miles

lots of corrosion on underside

rear brake hoses corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 30,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lots of corrosion on underside

rear brake hoses corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle-outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,484 miles

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,545 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 26,727 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 25,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,884 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,160 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 24,403 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads very low.

n/side front tyre on legal wear limit.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 23,640 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,640 miles

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,683 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,683 miles

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

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,238 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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N977 VTO is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N977 VTO, 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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N977 VTO is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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