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P815 SPU

1996 Rover 216I

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,313 mi
Last recorded64,313 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 SPU
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,286 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)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P815 SPU is a 1996 Rover 216I in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P815 SPU, 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 P815 SPU registered?

P815 SPU is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P815 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 SPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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