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H11 KSL

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 KSL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,260 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 110,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,423 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate slightly cracked

power steering pump noisey

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,534 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,963 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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H11 KSL is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H11 KSL, 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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H11 KSL is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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