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N193 GLG

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

36,416 mi
Last recorded36,416 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 GLG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,702 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,702 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel lines corroded

n/s and o/s rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,944 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,336 miles

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 33,336 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,649 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 32,649 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,878 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 29,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,995 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 27,907 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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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N193 GLG is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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 N193 GLG, 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 N193 GLG registered?

N193 GLG is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N193 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N193 GLG shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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