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P971 JFL

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,365 mi
Last recorded127,365 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 JFL
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 127,365 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 127,365 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 123,408 miles

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

both headlamp aims are weak

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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P971 JFL is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P971 JFL, 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 P971 JFL registered?

P971 JFL is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P971 JFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 JFL shows 3 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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