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P950 OAB

1996 Rover 216I

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,019 mi
Last recorded115,019 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 OAB
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 115,019 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,914 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 107,914 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)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Cuts in both rear tyres and wearing low

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside sills andrear wheel arches corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 101,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cuts in tyres

Plucking of offside front seat belt webbing

Rear screenwasher not working

Sills and offside centre floor corroding

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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P950 OAB is a 1996 Rover 216I in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P950 OAB, 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.

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What year was P950 OAB registered?

P950 OAB is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P950 OAB safe to buy?

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