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N998 LGV

1996 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN998 LGV
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 84,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant fan cuts in but temp gauge not working;cat converter rattling

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,702 miles

o/s/f brake disc rusty †o/s and n/s rack gaiters perished †front tyres close to limit

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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N998 LGV is a 1996 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N998 LGV, 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 N998 LGV registered?

N998 LGV is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N998 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N998 LGV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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