1996 Rover 216 1.6L Petrol · P739 CRA
1996 Rover 216 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 141,667 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 216
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P739 CRA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2009
- 141,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P739 CRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 216 (P739 CRA) between February 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
P739 CRA Mileage History
- 16/02/2006134,259 mi
- 16/02/2006134,259 mi
- 22/02/2007136,999 mi+2,740 mi
- 23/02/2007136,999 mi
- 21/02/2008139,083 mi+2,084 mi
- 21/02/2008139,083 mi
- 25/02/2009141,667 mi+2,584 mi
- 25/02/2009141,667 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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