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P943 GEJ

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 GEJ
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 123,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 119,572 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 119,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 111,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 98,426 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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P943 GEJ is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P943 GEJ, 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 P943 GEJ registered?

P943 GEJ is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P943 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 GEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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