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J70 AGD

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,472 mi
Last recorded44,472 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 AGD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 44,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,898 miles

oil leak but not excessive

underside surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 43,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 41,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 41,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 39,547 miles

aftermarket steering wheel is on

Fail 16 May 2019 39,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

aftermarket steering wheel is on

Pass 3 May 2018 37,442 miles

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 35,740 miles

aftermarket steering wheel fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,514 miles

aftermarkets steering wheel fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 34,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

aftermarkets steering wheel fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 33,312 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 33,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 29,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,507 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 25,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,516 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 23,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 19,348 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 19,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J70 AGD is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J70 AGD, 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 J70 AGD registered?

J70 AGD is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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