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P780 FOA

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,490 mi
Last recorded89,490 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 FOA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 89,490 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear tyre age related cracks

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,021 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,021 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,539 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,347 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 85,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid change required

Fail 4 Nov 2009 83,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid required in six months

Pass 4 Nov 2009 83,507 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid required in six months

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,240 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 77,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 74,687 miles

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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P780 FOA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P780 FOA, 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 P780 FOA registered?

P780 FOA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P780 FOA safe to buy?

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