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P79 DCF

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 DCF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,869 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,458 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,273 miles

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,621 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING ALSO OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE REAR FOG LIGHT SWITCH SOMETIMES STICKS AIR BAG LIGHT ON PLASTIC BAG ON EXHAUST

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,785 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

CAM BELT?

Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,747 miles

IS SERVICE DUE CAM BELT? NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM

Fail 2 Sep 2005 33,747 miles

IS SERVICE DUE CAM BELT? NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P79 DCF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P79 DCF, 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 P79 DCF registered?

P79 DCF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P79 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 DCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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