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P908 CCE

1996 Rover 216I

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 CCE
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 86,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness around power steering pump

Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight dampness around power steering pump

Fail 18 Mar 2006 79,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 79,651 miles

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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P908 CCE is a 1996 Rover 216I in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P908 CCE, 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 P908 CCE registered?

P908 CCE is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P908 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 CCE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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