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N796 PBB

1995 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 216I92,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 PBB
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 108,163 miles

catalytic converter noisy

n/s front tyre showing signs of being run flat

o/s front brake discs back plate heavily corroded

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes to wheel cylinders

surface corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

unable to check n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends fully due to rubber shrouds fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2007 107,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

O/S/F brake back plate badly rusted

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread depth and is worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2007 98,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 98,463 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,877 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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N796 PBB is a 1995 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,230 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N796 PBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N796 PBB registered?

N796 PBB is a 1995 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is N796 PBB safe to buy?

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