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P948 EOF

1996 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 EOF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 107,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,460 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 106,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 104,966 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front roll bar links worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 95,709 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 EOF is a 1996 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

P948 EOF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P948 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P948 EOF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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