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P989 EOJ

1996 Rover 216I

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,469 mi
Last recorded54,469 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 216I82,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 EOJ
MakeRover
Model216I
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 48,684 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 48,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P989 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 216I in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P989 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P989 EOJ registered?

P989 EOJ is a 1996 Rover 216I, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P989 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 EOJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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