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P866 TMA

1996 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 TMA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 103,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,554 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

drivers mirror damaged??

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 69,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 69,460 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P866 TMA is a 1996 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P866 TMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P866 TMA registered?

P866 TMA is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P866 TMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 TMA shows 6 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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