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N98 VBD

1995 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 VBD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,410 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 53,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,640 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 43,689 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake sticking

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and on side wall

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and on side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 42,720 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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N98 VBD is a 1995 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N98 VBD, 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 N98 VBD registered?

N98 VBD is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 14 December 1995.

Is N98 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 VBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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