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N108 DVX

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 DVX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 132,036 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 132,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 125,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,763 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 110,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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N108 DVX is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N108 DVX, 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 N108 DVX registered?

N108 DVX is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N108 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 DVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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