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N238 AEB

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 AEB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,617 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,994 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,144 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,234 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,234 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of corrosion to osr & nsr outersills/outer wheel arches.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

signs of corrosion to both sides outersills/rear wheel arches.slight cracking on nsr tyre.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch release bearing noisy. srs light on constant.both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 65,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch release bearing noisy. srs light on constant.both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,499 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre sidewall perishing /cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,219 miles

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

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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N238 AEB is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N238 AEB, 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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N238 AEB is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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