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P914 LNP

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 LNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 162,170 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside & nearside front lower ball joint grease cap split

Fail 28 Nov 2006 162,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside & nearside front lower ball joint grease cap split

Pass 1 Dec 2005 155,727 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

radiator finns corroding

wipers do not sit in correct park position when switched off

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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P914 LNP is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P914 LNP, 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 P914 LNP registered?

P914 LNP is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P914 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P914 LNP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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