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P919 BRX

1996 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,816 mi
Last recorded146,816 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 BRX
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 146,816 miles

body corroding around tailgate hinges

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust emitting slight smoke

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f shocker starting to weep

outer cv boots cracking

outer sills corroding

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play steering rack

small chips windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2008 146,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body corroding around tailgate hinges

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust emitting slight smoke

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f shocker starting to weep

outer cv boots cracking

outer sills corroding

slight oil leak on engine/transmission

slight play steering rack

small chips windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 143,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 143,810 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Rear wiper blade split †3.Rear no. plate starting to discolour †4.o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes splitting †5.Brake pads not checked

11.Small chips in windscreen †12.handbrake travel high

6.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above tank & covers) †7.Altenator drive belt cracking †8.Both outer cv boots cracking †9.o/s/f shocker starting to leak slightly †10.n/s/r tyre worn to limit & cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2006 133,328 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P919 BRX is a 1996 Rover 216I in Red 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 P919 BRX, 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 P919 BRX registered?

P919 BRX is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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