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P943 LNP

1996 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 LNP
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015
Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,416 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,602 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,469 miles

off side rear tyre aged cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2010 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre aged cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 50,764 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,628 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 LNP is a 1996 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

P943 LNP is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P943 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 LNP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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