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VDZ 8570

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,329 mi
Last recorded96,329 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 8570
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 89,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 72,127 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 72,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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VDZ 8570 is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 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 VDZ 8570, 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 30 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 VDZ 8570 registered?

VDZ 8570 is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is VDZ 8570 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 8570 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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