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N179 EET

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,789 mi
Last recorded60,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 EET
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,592 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,590 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,095 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,958 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing badly.Advise replace??

Drivers w/wiper blade split

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Stop light on tailgate not working?

nsf tyre perrishing.Advise replace?

s r s light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,466 miles

advise high level brake- light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,170 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 44,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,332 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 33,601 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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N179 EET is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N179 EET, 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.

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What year was N179 EET registered?

N179 EET is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N179 EET safe to buy?

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