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N242 AVP

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,596 mi
Last recorded33,596 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 AVP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,596 miles

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

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small damage to both front wheels

small damage to off side front door mirror

Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small damage to both front wheels

small damage to off side front door mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,289 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,418 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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N242 AVP is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N242 AVP, 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 N242 AVP registered?

N242 AVP is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N242 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 AVP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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