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M251 VSG

1995 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,107 mi
Last recorded112,107 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 VSG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 112,107 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 112,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 105,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 98,141 miles

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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M251 VSG is a 1995 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M251 VSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M251 VSG?

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What year was M251 VSG registered?

M251 VSG is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M251 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 VSG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M251 VSG have outstanding finance?

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