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P923 CJE

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,394 mi
Last recorded20,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 CJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,394 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,394 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,394 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

low tread on inside of offside and nearside rear tyres

nails in offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside rear brake reading could be better. adjustment or repair needed

some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,560 miles

low tread on inside of offside and nearside rear tyres

nails in offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside rear brake reading could be better. adjustment or repair needed

some corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,983 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 11,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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P923 CJE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P923 CJE, 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 P923 CJE registered?

P923 CJE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P923 CJE safe to buy?

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