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P950 KRV

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 KRV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

wiper motor faulty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished

slight gearbox oil leak

wiper motor faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 680,325 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 68,035 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,626 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 66,625 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,939 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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P950 KRV is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P950 KRV, 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 P950 KRV registered?

P950 KRV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P950 KRV safe to buy?

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