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N108 SRU

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,531 mi
Last recorded112,531 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 SRU
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008
Fail 10 Sep 2008 111,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 111,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 108,268 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pads lower than n/s/f & rear exhaust heatshield inscure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 108,268 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake pads lower than n/s/f

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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 SRU is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

N108 SRU is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N108 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 SRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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