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N172 XOV

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 XOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 68,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 67,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 65,206 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,987 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 61,960 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 57,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,052 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 55,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 52,881 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 52,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N172 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N172 XOV, 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 N172 XOV registered?

N172 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N172 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 XOV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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