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P773 JHL

1996 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 JHL
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,011 miles

middle box leeking on exhaust

o/s front tyre cracking on side wall

rear tyre different size front

Pass 12 Jul 2007 108,397 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 108,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 108,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 106,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 106,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 95,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 95,426 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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P773 JHL is a 1996 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P773 JHL, 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 P773 JHL registered?

P773 JHL is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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