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N156 VPA

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,295 mi
Last recorded72,295 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 VPA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,295 miles

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,252 miles

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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N156 VPA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N156 VPA, 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 N156 VPA registered?

N156 VPA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N156 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 VPA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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