CarVerify

Free Car Check

P837 UFT

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 UFT
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

offsidse front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust showing corrosion

nearside outer sills showing corrosion

offside outer sills showing corrosion

radiator corroded

surface cuts in offside front tyre

tailgate hinge bracket mountin gs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,854 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust showing corrosion

nearside outer sills showing corrosion

offside outer sills showing corrosion

radiator corroded

surface cuts in offside front tyre

tailgate hinge bracket mountin gs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,743 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to limit.

Rust on N/S/R and O/S/R wheel arches.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,923 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,923 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P837 UFT is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P837 UFT, 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

How do I check the history of P837 UFT?

You can check the full history of P837 UFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P837 UFT registered?

P837 UFT is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P837 UFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 UFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P837 UFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P837 UFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.