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M224 VFS

1995 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,475 mi
Last recorded100,475 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 VFS
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 100,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,399 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,051 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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M224 VFS is a 1995 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,230 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M224 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M224 VFS registered?

M224 VFS is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M224 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M224 VFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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