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P789 PGC

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,151 mi
Last recorded55,151 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 PGC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,688 miles

power steering pump area has misting of oil

rear brake balance just met requirements

rear exhaust system corroding

rear exhaust system slight leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,048 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear selt belt is of static type

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,000 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non standard seat belt fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,645 miles

non standard seat belt fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,163 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,730 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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P789 PGC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P789 PGC, 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 P789 PGC registered?

P789 PGC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P789 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P789 PGC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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