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P645 FOC

1996 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,208 mi
Last recorded146,208 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 FOC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2008 146,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 133,406 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 133,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 120,551 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 120,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P645 FOC is a 1996 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P645 FOC, 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 P645 FOC registered?

P645 FOC is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P645 FOC safe to buy?

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