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N189 XOV

1996 Rover 216

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 XOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,781 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,271 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,127 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,054 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,183 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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N189 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N189 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.

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What year was N189 XOV registered?

N189 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N189 XOV safe to buy?

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