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P85 LRE

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 LRE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,826 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 26,826 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,233 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 24,232 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,159 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 22,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,722 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 18,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P85 LRE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P85 LRE, 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 P85 LRE registered?

P85 LRE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P85 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P85 LRE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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