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P926 CJE

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,719 mi
Last recorded58,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 CJE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill/wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill/wheel arch

damage to front of vehicle

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/ steering rack end has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,719 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill/wheel arch

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill/wheel arch

damage to front of vehicle

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s/ steering rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 54,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Backbox corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,277 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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P926 CJE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P926 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.

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What year was P926 CJE registered?

P926 CJE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P926 CJE safe to buy?

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