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IJZ 8179

1996 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 8179
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 80,003 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 80,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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IJZ 8179 is a 1996 Rover 216I in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 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 IJZ 8179, 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 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IJZ 8179 registered?

IJZ 8179 is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is IJZ 8179 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJZ 8179 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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