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P969 VCK

1996 Rover 216

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,761 mi
Last recorded71,761 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 VCK
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 64,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 60,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,517 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,479 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 50,479 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,205 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,817 miles

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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P969 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P969 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.

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What year was P969 VCK registered?

P969 VCK is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P969 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 VCK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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