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N104 YDC

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN104 YDC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,696 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 60,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,996 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,376 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,376 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 57,613 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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N104 YDC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N104 YDC, 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 N104 YDC registered?

N104 YDC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N104 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N104 YDC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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