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J77 CRC

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,771 mi
Last recorded70,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 CRC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,771 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,601 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,167 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,442 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 66,650 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,205 miles

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

corrosion at nearside sill

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,628 miles

initial corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,792 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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J77 CRC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J77 CRC, 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 J77 CRC registered?

J77 CRC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is J77 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 CRC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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