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P840 PVG

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 PVG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 87,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,767 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,767 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 75,882 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2009 74,999 miles

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

front and rear number plate font

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates front and rear no bsau ; name and post code

Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,974 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 69,974 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P840 PVG is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P840 PVG, 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

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What year was P840 PVG registered?

P840 PVG is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P840 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 PVG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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