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P86 TAE

1996 Rover 216

Purple Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 TAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

drivers seatbelt buckle casing missing

front nearside tyre worn inner edge

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

slight bind rear nearside brake

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

drivers seatbelt buckle casing missing

front nearside tyre worn inner edge

front offside tyre worn smooth inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

slight bind rear nearside brake

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside outer sills

front offside and front nearside wiper blades deteriorated

slight bind rear nearside brake

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,773 miles

offside upper windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,011 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear offside shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 8 Mar 2010 89,011 miles

rear offside shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 83,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 83,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P86 TAE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Purple 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 P86 TAE, 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 P86 TAE registered?

P86 TAE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P86 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 TAE 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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