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P807 EOE

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,324 mi
Last recorded101,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 EOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,324 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,324 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,416 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 96,383 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 96,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery in poor condition. upper rear lamp if wired in not working

Pass 26 May 2006 88,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 86,632 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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P807 EOE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P807 EOE, 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 P807 EOE registered?

P807 EOE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P807 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P807 EOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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