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P842 EOC

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 EOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,755 miles

Nearside Front steering gaiter or seal seeping oil.

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 117,800 miles

Nearside Front steering rack seal/ or gaiter seeping oil.

bothside front steering rack rods , inner ball joints play.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,341 miles

Centre Front outer c.v gaiter braking, should be replaced.

Nearside Front outer shoulder worn thin.

Nearside Front steering gaiter seaping oil.

Nearside Front to rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Front to rear outer sill badly corroded in place,s ,need attension.

Offside Rear brake binding ,should investigate.

Offside Rear brake pipe within clip holder and too wheel cylinder corroded.

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

bothside front steering rack rod,s inner ball joint,s small amount of play.

bothside rear parking brake low on eficiency,should investigate.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,788 miles

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint/s play.

bothside front to rear outer sill corroded in place/s.

nearside front steering gaiter seeping oil.

nearside parking brake low on efficiency-compare offside.

offside front outer c.v gaiter perished.

offside rear brake pipe within clip holder and to wheel cylinder corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,416 miles

bothside front steering rack rod inner ball joint/s play.

bothside front to rear outer sill corroded in place/s.

cooling radiator very poor condition- should replace.

nearside front steering rack gaiter seeping oil.

nearside parking brake low on efficiency compare offside.

offside front outer c.v gaiter perished.

offside rear brake pipe close to wheel cylinder corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cooling ,radiator - poor condition.

nearside rear parking brake low on efficiency compare -offside.

offside front drivershaft c.v gaiter perishing.

offside rear brake lightly binding.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 108,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cooling ,radiator - poor condition.

nearside rear parking brake low on efficiency compare -offside.

offside front drivershaft c.v gaiter perishing.

offside rear brake lightly binding.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside number plate are dim.

cooiling/ radiator very poor condition,but not leak.

nearside front c.v. gaiter badly deteriorated, should replace.

nearside front steering gaiter seping little.

offside front c.v gaiter badly deteriorated, should replace.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

cooiling/ radiator very poor condition,but not leak.

nearside front c.v. gaiter badly deteriorated, should replace.

nearside front steering gaiter seping little.

offside front c.v gaiter badly deteriorated, should replace.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,694 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

bothside front c v.gaiters are badly perished.

bothside front head lamp ligth output ;poor.

bothside front position lamp are little dim.

bothside number plate lights are little dim.

coiling ;radiator poor condition ,but not leaking.

offside rear brake lightly binding.

power steering resorvoir; rubber pipes seaping little .

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,279 miles

bothside front brake are lightly binding.

nearside front c.v. gaiter is perishing.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder wearing ,due to pressure.

offside front brake pads very thin.

power steering resorvoir , pipe are seaping little..

radiator in poor condition,but not leaking.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 93,132 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,365 miles

slight play steering rack †strong petrol smell when idling

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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P842 EOC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P842 EOC, 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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P842 EOC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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