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LIL 9786

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,236 mi
Last recorded114,236 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 9786
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 114,236 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,345 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 109,857 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,741 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 101,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease weep from offside front inner and outer cv gaitors and nearside front inner cv gaitor

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 92,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 92,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 89,663 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 89,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 89,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 89,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 86,239 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 78,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 78,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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LIL 9786 is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LIL 9786, 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 LIL 9786 registered?

LIL 9786 is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is LIL 9786 safe to buy?

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