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P870 RNF

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 RNF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 43,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,597 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,940 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,536 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,021 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,000 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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P870 RNF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P870 RNF, 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 P870 RNF registered?

P870 RNF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P870 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 RNF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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