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P992 MBH

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 MBH
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 103,254 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 95,411 miles

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

both front cv boots perishing

hand b rake lever slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2010 95,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front cv boots perishing

hand b rake lever slightly insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,745 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 82,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,052 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,988 miles

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

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

emissions h/c high

emissions lambda low

fuel tank corroding

oil leak from gearbox

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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P992 MBH is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P992 MBH, 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 P992 MBH registered?

P992 MBH is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 5 October 1996.

Is P992 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 MBH shows 9 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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