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PYA 3V

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,937 mi
Last recorded52,937 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 3V
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,937 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,749 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

advise on n/s +o/s sills corrsion rear end

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,749 miles

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

advise on n/s +o/s sills corrsion rear end

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,276 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 37,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 33,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 29,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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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PYA 3V is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYA 3V, 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 PYA 3V registered?

PYA 3V is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is PYA 3V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 3V shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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