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N896 VRA

1995 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,863 mi
Last recorded64,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 VRA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2020 64,863 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,426 miles

brake discs corroded

o/s front antiroll bar linkage rubber bush worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,878 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,758 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs showing signs of corrosion (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,985 miles

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,687 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,297 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,803 miles

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,005 miles

n/s hand brake reading low, strip and check next service?

Pass 25 May 2005 37,201 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 VRA is a 1995 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRA, 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 VRA registered?

N896 VRA is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N896 VRA safe to buy?

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