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P926 TAE

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,852 mi
Last recorded44,852 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP926 TAE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 43,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 39,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion starting in o/s sill at rear

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s sills

Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s sills

Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,475 miles

o/s front tyre 2mm on inner edge

slight play in steering rack on o/s.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,322 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion starting in n/s rear sill and arch areas but not weakened at present.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,770 miles

corrosion starting in n/s rear sill and arch areas but not weakened at present.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 33,032 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 33,032 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TAE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P926 TAE, 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 TAE registered?

P926 TAE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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