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P924 FOC

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,952 mi
Last recorded114,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 FOC
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,900 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,514 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 96,555 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 88,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,690 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,471 miles

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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P924 FOC is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P924 FOC, 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 P924 FOC registered?

P924 FOC is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P924 FOC safe to buy?

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