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N216 AST

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

84,809 mi
Last recorded84,809 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 AST
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2008 84,809 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank corroded.

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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N216 AST is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N216 AST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N216 AST?

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What year was N216 AST registered?

N216 AST is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N216 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 AST shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N216 AST have outstanding finance?

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