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P950 VCK

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 VCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 99,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 99,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,502 miles

Front anti roll bar links rubbers starting to crack / split Will need changing asap

N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R tyres WORN on the INNER edges GETTING CLOSE to the CORDS

Fail 2 Aug 2007 92,502 miles

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

Front anti roll bar links rubbers starting to crack / split Will need changing asap

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F O/S/R N/S/R tyres WORN on the INNER edges GETTING CLOSE to the CORDS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,023 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 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

P950 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P950 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 VCK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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