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P959 HOB

1996 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,793 mi
Last recorded79,793 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 HOB
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,793 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 79,793 miles

brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Fail 8 Oct 2005 69,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s wiper arm slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2005 69,609 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper arm slight play

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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P959 HOB is a 1996 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P959 HOB, 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 P959 HOB registered?

P959 HOB is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P959 HOB safe to buy?

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