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N977 TRU

1996 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,590 mi
Last recorded61,590 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 TRU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 49,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,833 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear handbrake lever pivot slightly restricted movement

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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N977 TRU is a 1996 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N977 TRU, 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 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N977 TRU registered?

N977 TRU is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N977 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N977 TRU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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