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P984 MSG

1996 Rover 216

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,529 mi
Last recorded64,529 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 MSG
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,529 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear outer sill panels heavily corroded not holed

Rear both metal fuel pipes heavily corroded not leaking

Fail 5 Aug 2020 694,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear and offside rear outer sill panels heavily corroded not holed

Rear both metal fuel pipes heavily corroded not leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,961 miles

Front Exhaust flexi cover loose

Offside Front Slight play inner tie rod

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,361 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 61,339 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside to outside (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near B post (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,374 miles

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

nearside sill beginning to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,334 miles

Rear of outer sills beginning to corrode.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,302 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,847 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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P984 MSG is a 1996 Rover 216 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P984 MSG, 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 P984 MSG registered?

P984 MSG is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P984 MSG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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