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P959 NFA

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,711 mi
Last recorded15,711 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 NFA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 15,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 15,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2016 15,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,128 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,530 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 14,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,270 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 12,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake efficiency low and slight bind

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,647 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 12,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NFA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P959 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

P959 NFA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P959 NFA safe to buy?

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