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P833 BUT

1996 Rover 216I

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 BUT
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,396 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,729 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 57,729 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,958 miles

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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P833 BUT is a 1996 Rover 216I in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P833 BUT, 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 P833 BUT registered?

P833 BUT is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P833 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 BUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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