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P852 EOJ

1996 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 EOJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 98,163 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 97,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,927 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 69,025 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 69,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P852 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P852 EOJ, 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 P852 EOJ registered?

P852 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P852 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 EOJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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