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P771 AFJ

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,953 mi
Last recorded88,953 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 AFJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,953 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,990 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,989 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 73,243 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,816 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,678 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,156 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 59,156 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,532 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front ,nearside front tyres slight cuts to outer tyre walls

offside,nearside front anti-roll bar link arm bushes cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise signs of repair to offside rear outer sill

advise slight cut to offside front tyre wall(outer)

advise surface corrosion offside inner sill door shut

high level brake lamp 1xsegament not working

strong advise nearside rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,531 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 49,418 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P771 AFJ is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P771 AFJ, 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 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P771 AFJ registered?

P771 AFJ is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P771 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P771 AFJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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