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N985 HFR

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,003 mi
Last recorded76,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN985 HFR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F Wing damaged but has no sharp or jagged edges

O/S/F headlight slightly insecure but aim is ok

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

Oil leak

both inner and outer sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or go through

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,214 miles

both front tyres wearing †near side rear brake pipe corrding †near side outer sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,785 miles

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

advise small hole n/s/r sill

Pass 9 Aug 2005 62,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N985 HFR is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N985 HFR, 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 N985 HFR registered?

N985 HFR is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 22 December 1995.

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