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P835 MOR

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,282 mi
Last recorded42,282 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 MOR
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,282 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 42,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coolent level low

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,242 miles

Body damage to nearside front and rear wings

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Water ingress to offside rear lamp

Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body damage to nearside front and rear wings

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Water ingress to offside rear lamp

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,311 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 38,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 36,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 34,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,517 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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P835 MOR is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P835 MOR, 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 P835 MOR registered?

P835 MOR is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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