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M50 TYN

1996 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TYN
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 108,607 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 108,607 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 103,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake balance poor off side slow

power steering pump damp?

Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,855 miles

Nearside 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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M50 TYN is a 1996 Rover 216 in Black 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 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 M50 TYN, 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 M50 TYN registered?

M50 TYN is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is M50 TYN safe to buy?

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