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N171 RDG

1996 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 RDG
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 100,530 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2007 93,143 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2007 93,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 88,766 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

rear tyres flat

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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N171 RDG is a 1996 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N171 RDG, 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.

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What year was N171 RDG registered?

N171 RDG is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N171 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 RDG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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