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N896 LYJ

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 LYJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 108,205 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills holed at both rear trailing arms front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (on limit) (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,246 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on extreme edges

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,710 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,298 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,049 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,889 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,076 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 61,936 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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N896 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N896 LYJ, 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.

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What year was N896 LYJ registered?

N896 LYJ is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 18 September 1995.

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