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XIB 5661

1995 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,738 mi
Last recorded154,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIB 5661
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 154,738 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 145,452 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front windscreen wiper blades split at the ends

fuel tank corroding with age

near side front door mirror glass cracked

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,262 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 136,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 122,494 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 110,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,994 miles

both sides rear anti roll bar bushes showing signs of age. †middle exhaust section corroding with age at rear. †near side front door mirror glass cracked.

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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XIB 5661 is a 1995 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XIB 5661, 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 XIB 5661 registered?

XIB 5661 is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is XIB 5661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIB 5661 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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