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N796 XVE

1995 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN796 XVE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,389 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,815 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,331 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 48,507 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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N796 XVE is a 1995 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1995 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 88,651 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 N796 XVE, 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 31 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 N796 XVE registered?

N796 XVE is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 27 November 1995.

Is N796 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N796 XVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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