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P976 VUF

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 VUF
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,747 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 65,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre low pressure

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 59,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,423 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front and centre exhaust sections slightly corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,978 miles

Near side front tyre is on the tread wear limit and is very low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre is wearing low and is worn very low on inner edge.

Radiator is in poor condition.

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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P976 VUF is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P976 VUF, 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 P976 VUF registered?

P976 VUF is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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