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N209 ACH

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 ACH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,388 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 72,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,312 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,008 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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N209 ACH is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N209 ACH, 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 N209 ACH registered?

N209 ACH is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N209 ACH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 ACH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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