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P865 CEF

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,567 mi
Last recorded37,567 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 CEF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,567 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,496 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,708 miles

advise o/side & n/side outer sills surface corrosion & weak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,630 miles

advise metal brake pipes slightly pitted advise slight exhaust leak at front pipe

Fail 16 Dec 2008 28,627 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,847 miles

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

advise front tyres 2mm tread depth advise rear n/side brake readings low

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 21,999 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
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P865 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P865 CEF, 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 P865 CEF registered?

P865 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P865 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 CEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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