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N211 CUY

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 CUY
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 67,409 miles

front and rear brake pads replaced avoid sharp braking

Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

fuel tank corroded

offside rear tyre perished

rear suspension bushes deteriorated (all)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 62,628 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wear in nearside rear suspension droplink

wheel alignment requires adjustment

windscreen chipped at offside.within limits

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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N211 CUY is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N211 CUY, 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 N211 CUY registered?

N211 CUY is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N211 CUY safe to buy?

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