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J12 HNN

1996 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HNN
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,838 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 75,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 67,892 miles

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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J12 HNN is a 1996 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J12 HNN, 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 J12 HNN registered?

J12 HNN is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is J12 HNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 HNN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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