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N185 GOT

1996 Rover 216I

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 GOT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 113,687 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to outer sills

high level brake light just over half working

n/s/f brake plate damage

n/s/r tyre worn on egdes tread not cut as deep

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

welding repairs heavily undersilled

Fail 12 Mar 2009 113,680 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cambelt cover missing

corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

corrosion to outer sills

front discs slightly pitted

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Jan 2008 102,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering belt worn

Fail 12 Dec 2007 102,257 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 91,484 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 91,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N185 GOT is a 1996 Rover 216I in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N185 GOT, 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 N185 GOT registered?

N185 GOT is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N185 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 GOT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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