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N113 YJE

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,250 mi
Last recorded44,250 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 YJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,250 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking

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

Oil level overfull

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 44,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R Tyre cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level overfull

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,625 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 42,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,985 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,533 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 39,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,998 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,997 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 36,447 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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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N113 YJE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N113 YJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N113 YJE registered?

N113 YJE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N113 YJE safe to buy?

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