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P962 VCK

1996 Rover 216

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,316 mi
Last recorded110,316 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 VCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 110,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wires from removed radio hanging down

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,457 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,356 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 103,969 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf and osf tyre tread depths low on edges of tyres

Fail 18 Nov 2008 103,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf and osf tyre tread depths low on edges of tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2007 99,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 92,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,979 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 88,962 miles

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

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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P962 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P962 VCK registered?

P962 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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