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P339 EOB

1971 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,621 mi
Last recorded92,621 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Rover 21692,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 EOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 80,903 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P339 EOB is a 1971 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 92,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P339 EOB, 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 55 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P339 EOB registered?

P339 EOB is a 1971 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P339 EOB safe to buy?

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