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N211 GRF

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 GRF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,019 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,208 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 78,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CV gaiters perishing.

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

Handbrake cable poorly routed over front to rear steel brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack damp.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 72,426 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 72,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 67,255 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,428 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 66,427 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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 65,129 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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N211 GRF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N211 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

N211 GRF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N211 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 GRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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