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P843 RGF

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP843 RGF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 79,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,099 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,099 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,405 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WILL NEED CHANGING VERY SOON!

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2008 65,785 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 60,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light one bulb not working

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,174 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,589 miles

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

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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P843 RGF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P843 RGF, 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 P843 RGF registered?

P843 RGF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P843 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P843 RGF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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