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P651 HHH

1996 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 HHH
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,737 miles

exhaust poor- corrded at places

front numba plate cracked

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre2mm inner edge ( tracking)

o/s/r tyre 2mm sidewall cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Nov 2007 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust poor- corrded at places

front numba plate cracked

handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre2mm inner edge ( tracking)

o/s/r tyre 2mm sidewall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,575 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 74,068 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 74,068 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P651 HHH is a 1996 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P651 HHH, 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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P651 HHH is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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