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P943 PMR

1996 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,582 mi
Last recorded111,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 PMR
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 111,582 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 105,137 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,332 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 101,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 92,254 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 92,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P943 PMR is a 1996 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 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 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P943 PMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P943 PMR registered?

P943 PMR is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P943 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 PMR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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