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P898 GNH

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 GNH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 90,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 85,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 81,106 miles

corrosion hole in o/s/f sill

slight bind o/s/r brake

uneven front tyre wear and deterioration

Pass 11 May 2007 79,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 79,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside door mirrows cracked

slight out of balacne on front brakes

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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P898 GNH is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P898 GNH, 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 P898 GNH registered?

P898 GNH is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P898 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 GNH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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