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N164 AOX

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 AOX
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,476 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,618 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,410 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut to near side rear tyre no core exposed

Pass 27 May 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,444 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,476 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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N164 AOX 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 75%.

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 N164 AOX, 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 N164 AOX registered?

N164 AOX is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N164 AOX safe to buy?

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