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P881 CEF

1996 Rover 216I

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 CEF
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,265 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 109,254 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,307 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 102,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006
Fail 19 Oct 2006 94,403 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P881 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216I in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P881 CEF, 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 P881 CEF registered?

P881 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P881 CEF safe to buy?

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