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M123 GLT

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,890 mi
Last recorded62,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 GLT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 62,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 60,328 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 60,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 59,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,213 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 58,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 58,458 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 57,415 miles

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

washer poor

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,736 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,736 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 54,558 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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M123 GLT is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M123 GLT, 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 M123 GLT registered?

M123 GLT is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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