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P956 CPB

1997 Rover 216

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,577 mi
Last recorded95,577 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 CPB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlights faded.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 95,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlights faded.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion both rear outer sills.

nearside front tyre outer wall slight spilt.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,070 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner wall

Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Screen marked

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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P956 CPB is a 1997 Rover 216 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 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 P956 CPB, 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 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P956 CPB registered?

P956 CPB is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P956 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 CPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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