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P653 YGC

1996 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,701 mi
Last recorded67,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 YGC
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,701 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre will need replacing soon

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre will need replacing soon

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,633 miles

as time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2007 57,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P653 YGC is a 1996 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,600cc 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 P653 YGC, 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 P653 YGC registered?

P653 YGC is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P653 YGC safe to buy?

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