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N988 UOK

1995 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

175,953 mi
Last recorded175,953 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 UOK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 175,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 168,213 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 167,925 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 153,170 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 152,476 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 145,308 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 145,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 134,670 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 134,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 129,708 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 129,705 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 123,541 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 123,541 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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N988 UOK is a 1995 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N988 UOK, 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 N988 UOK registered?

N988 UOK is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 29 August 1995.

Is N988 UOK safe to buy?

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