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N981 SNV

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 SNV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,002 miles

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

Rear Inner Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sills both side so/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,418 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 110,222 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

unable to fully view underside

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,898 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 103,497 miles

os and ns rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play osf steering

Fail 21 Apr 2011 103,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

os and ns rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play osf steering

Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,047 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,049 miles

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

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

coolant level low and radiator in poor condition

movement in os steering rack end

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,049 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low and radiator in poor condition

movement in os steering rack end

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in os steering rack end

Fail 26 Apr 2006 90,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight play in os steering rack end

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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N981 SNV 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 80%.

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 N981 SNV, 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 N981 SNV registered?

N981 SNV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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