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P867 UTX

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,874 mi
Last recorded81,874 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2011 81,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s/r 1/4 panel damaged and corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,086 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)

front washers slightly weak

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

front washers slightly weak

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 May 2008 75,018 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 75,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre low inside shoulder

very slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2007 73,463 miles

approximately 4mm left of front brake pads

offside rear tyre getting low on inside shoulder

power steering pipes damp

Pass 11 Jan 2006 171,506 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 71,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre getting low on inner shoulder

power steering reservoir damp (but no positive leak)

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 UTX is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

P867 UTX is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P867 UTX safe to buy?

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