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P953 OVF

1996 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,297 mi
Last recorded56,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 OVF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,297 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rust patches

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,480 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside & offside rear main suspension arm main bushes

small chips in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,465 miles

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 175 65 14 3) slight wear o/s steering

Fail 25 Mar 2008 45,465 miles

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

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 175 65 14 3) slight wear o/s steering

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,670 miles

1) body damage to o/s front 2) tyres 175 65 14 3) wheel trims fitted

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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P953 OVF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P953 OVF, 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 P953 OVF registered?

P953 OVF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P953 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 OVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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