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N216 FFA

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 FFA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,690 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,288 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 88,423 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 88,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 87,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 85,844 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car very dirty un side

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,430 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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N216 FFA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFA, 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 N216 FFA registered?

N216 FFA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 March 1996.

Is N216 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 FFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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