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C12 ANS

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 ANS
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 72,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 72,901 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 64,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 64,963 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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C12 ANS is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C12 ANS, 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 C12 ANS registered?

C12 ANS is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is C12 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 ANS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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