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N180 PWL

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 PWL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

the offside frount brake is draging

the pipe on rear silencer is very corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,294 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,410 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 85,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 80,478 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 76,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,107 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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N180 PWL is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N180 PWL, 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 N180 PWL registered?

N180 PWL is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N180 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N180 PWL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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