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P986 EOA

1996 Rover 216I

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 EOA
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 99,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 94,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,813 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 87,808 miles

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

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.C.1d)

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

Rear number plate insecure.

Strongly advise handbrake adjustment.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 79,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 79,141 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 216I?

Based on 62,165 MOT tests across 13,388 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
13,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,986
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,688
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,665
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,536
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,311
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P986 EOA is a 1996 Rover 216I in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216I models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P986 EOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216I typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P986 EOA registered?

P986 EOA is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P986 EOA safe to buy?

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