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N986 VOV

1995 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 21688,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 VOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 125,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 125,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 120,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 109,087 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,939 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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N986 VOV is a 1995 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N986 VOV, 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 N986 VOV registered?

N986 VOV is a 1995 Rover 216, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N986 VOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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