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P980 FDA

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,066 mi
Last recorded64,066 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 FDA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,066 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,713 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

front outer cv boots perishing

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr number plate lamp in poor condition/glued

nsr tyre perishing,wearing inner edge

power steering feed pipes weeping,power steering pump damp/power steering drive belt perishing

signs of corrosion nsr and osr lower sills/nsr sill lip and drop plate corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,713 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

front outer cv boots perishing

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr number plate lamp in poor condition/glued

nsr tyre perishing,wearing inner edge

power steering feed pipes weeping,power steering pump damp/power steering drive belt perishing

signs of corrosion nsr and osr lower sills/nsr sill lip and drop plate corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering drive belt perishing/cracking

slight play in os steering rack track arm inner joint

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

power steering drive belt perishing/cracking

slight play in os steering rack track arm inner joint

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,825 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre slightly distorted

power steering fluid level low,feed pipes damp/recommend attention

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,588 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,560 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P980 FDA is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red 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 P980 FDA, 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 P980 FDA registered?

P980 FDA is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P980 FDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 FDA 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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