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N116 UEL

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,019 mi
Last recorded122,019 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 UEL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,019 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 117,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering

under body corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 111,215 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 107,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 101,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wheel arch corroded

sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 85,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,024 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside front of steering rack.

Rear indicators bleached.

wiper stalk insecure.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,024 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

Play in offside front of steering rack.

Rear indicators bleached.

wiper stalk insecure.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 75,638 miles

Both rear indicators emmiting white light.

Front wipers incorrect park.

Reverse lights not working.

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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N116 UEL is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N116 UEL, 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 N116 UEL registered?

N116 UEL is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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