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N212 FTR

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,156 mi
Last recorded26,156 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 FTR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,148 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)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,870 miles

some corrosion creeping into both rear outer wheel arches + ends of outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,405 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear exhausy silencer has small split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,677 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,459 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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N212 FTR is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N212 FTR, 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 N212 FTR registered?

N212 FTR is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N212 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 FTR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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