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N235 RCD

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 RCD
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,729 miles

both rear tyres soft

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,769 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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N235 RCD is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N235 RCD, 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 N235 RCD registered?

N235 RCD is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N235 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 RCD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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