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P909 CEF

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 CEF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,105 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,705 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,705 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,948 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 102,948 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 102,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,918 miles

bin stud for sometime rusty under body but solid

Pass 29 Sep 2007 95,509 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade unservicable

signs of tyre contact in front wheel arches

Fail 26 Sep 2007 95,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

power steering belt loose

rear wiper blade unservicable

signs of tyre contact in front wheel arches

Fail 17 Sep 2007 95,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 89,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

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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P909 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 P909 CEF, 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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P909 CEF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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