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P787 GKL

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,723 mi
Last recorded101,723 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 GKL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2013 101,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 96,312 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,542 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,542 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,111 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,910 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air-bag light displayed.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 64,418 miles

srs light displayed.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,119 miles

exhaust heat shield rattles

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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P787 GKL is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P787 GKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P787 GKL registered?

P787 GKL is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P787 GKL safe to buy?

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