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B13 RYY

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,032 mi
Last recorded20,032 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RYY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 20,032 miles

Rear number plate has a honeycombed background however vehicle registered before sept 2001

Spare tyre 2.mm

Pass 19 Dec 2019 19,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,600 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight mist of oil around steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2011 18,557 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

fluid around steering rack

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

gear box oil leaks

slight play in offside steering

Fail 7 Jul 2011 18,550 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,204 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 18,198 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2008 17,921 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 17,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,722 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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B13 RYY is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B13 RYY, 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 B13 RYY registered?

B13 RYY is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is B13 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 RYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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