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Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Battery insecure
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
airbag light on
both front anti-roll bar link bushes split
damage to tailgate
drivers door panel loose
n/s/f indicator lens cracked
n/s/f tyre cracking
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre worn on both edges
o/s/f sidelight dim
scratch on windscreen
wipers not returning when switched off
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
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P779 HWB is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P779 HWB, 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 P779 HWB registered?
P779 HWB is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 12 August 1996.
Is P779 HWB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P779 HWB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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