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N153 TJU

1996 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,422 mi
Last recorded56,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 TJU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,000 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 44,656 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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N153 TJU is a 1996 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N153 TJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N153 TJU registered?

N153 TJU is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N153 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 TJU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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