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P91 HYA

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 HYA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/ mirror head held with tape

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/ mirror head held with tape

o/s/f wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,925 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,385 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,103 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 37,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P91 HYA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P91 HYA, 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 P91 HYA registered?

P91 HYA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P91 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P91 HYA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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