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J10 KDC

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,638 mi
Last recorded20,638 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 KDC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 20,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 20,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,112 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 16,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 12,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,505 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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J10 KDC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,994cc 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 J10 KDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J10 KDC registered?

J10 KDC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is J10 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 KDC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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