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P864 FOE

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

138,675 mi
Last recorded138,675 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 FOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,675 miles

Chip on screen

Knocking from steering column

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,746 miles

Chip on screen

Knocking from steering column

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,678 miles

Knocking from steering column

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering slightly knotchy lock to lock

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering knotchy on lock to lock check

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 124,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,086 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise from steering on lock to lock

Pass 30 Nov 2015 105,911 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play o/s inner rack arm

Pass 2 Dec 2013 97,462 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,859 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,507 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,582 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,721 miles

Front brake pads nearing limit.

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,250 miles

near side rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge of tread.

off side rear tyre getting low on inner edge.

windscreen cracked in centre (under 40mm)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,967 miles

Both rear tyres are worn / wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,655 miles

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
Full Rover 216 reliability report

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P864 FOE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P864 FOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P864 FOE registered?

P864 FOE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P864 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 FOE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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