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P948 EOE

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,606 mi
Last recorded30,606 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 EOE
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,253 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,415 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,911 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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P948 EOE is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P948 EOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P948 EOE registered?

P948 EOE is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P948 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 EOE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P948 EOE have outstanding finance?

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