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A20 ATJ

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ATJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,560 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 30,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 28,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,244 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 15,714 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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A20 ATJ is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 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 A20 ATJ, 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 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 ATJ registered?

A20 ATJ is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is A20 ATJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 ATJ shows 18 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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