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N216 BKP

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 BKP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 100,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,860 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 97,379 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,559 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 91,426 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,900 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 84,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 74,222 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 74,222 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 BKP is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N216 BKP, 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

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What year was N216 BKP registered?

N216 BKP is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N216 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 BKP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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