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P779 HWB

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HWB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010
Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,684 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,644 miles

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.

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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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?

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