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P944 LSM

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,139 mi
Last recorded85,139 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 LSM
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 85,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front of vehicle slightly damaged

offside front seatbelt clasp cover missing

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,828 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 82,827 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,903 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 74,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,506 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,321 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,971 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 21 Jan 2009 58,611 miles

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

play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,611 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,066 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 44,105 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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P944 LSM is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P944 LSM, 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 P944 LSM registered?

P944 LSM is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 21 December 1996.

Is P944 LSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P944 LSM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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