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N90 DEE

1997 Rover 216

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,673 mi
Last recorded29,673 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 DEE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 29,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 28,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 28,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 28,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 27,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 27,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,719 miles

Slight coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2017 26,106 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,723 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 25,723 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 25,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 24,687 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,169 miles

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

different size tyres, front pair to rear pair

Pass 12 May 2012 23,265 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

offside rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 23 Apr 2011 21,313 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pump,power steering pipe slightly leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 19,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 17,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,903 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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N90 DEE is a 1997 Rover 216 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 N90 DEE, 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 29 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 N90 DEE registered?

N90 DEE is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is N90 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N90 DEE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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