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P647 HOA

1996 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 HOA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,674 miles

another alloy wheel with corret tyre size has been fitted to n/s rear wheel suspect customer has borrowed this

Fail 30 Aug 2007 79,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper motor lazey

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,490 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 75,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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P647 HOA is a 1996 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P647 HOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P647 HOA registered?

P647 HOA is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P647 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P647 HOA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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