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P7 PDS

1996 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 PDS
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 120,579 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 119,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P7 PDS is a 1996 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P7 PDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P7 PDS registered?

P7 PDS is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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