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P867 PYW

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,250 mi
Last recorded33,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 PYW
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,745 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,729 miles

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

exhaust tail box recomend renewal

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,524 miles

all 4 tyres cracking up on sidewalls and on tread

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,904 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,853 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 27,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

nsr brake draging

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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P867 PYW is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P867 PYW, 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 P867 PYW registered?

P867 PYW is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P867 PYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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