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P817 MLP

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,781 mi
Last recorded35,781 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 MLP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 35,781 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T. test number: 212692727468

Fail 2 May 2007 35,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing low on tread and worn on inner edge

slight dampness around steering gaiters but no visual leaks

surface scuffs on outer wall of o/s front tyre

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 17 Oct 2005 30,996 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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P817 MLP is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green 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 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 P817 MLP, 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 P817 MLP registered?

P817 MLP is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P817 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P817 MLP 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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