MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs lipped
offside front brake disc slightly corroded
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front brake discs lipped
offside front brake disc slightly corroded
slight play in offside of steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 216?
Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P863 COV is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P863 COV, 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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How do I check the history of P863 COV?
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What year was P863 COV registered?
P863 COV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 8 August 1996.
Is P863 COV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P863 COV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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