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P356 FOC

1996 Rover 200

Purple Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,566 mi
Last recorded36,566 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 FOC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 33,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 33,675 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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P356 FOC is a 1996 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 85,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P356 FOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P356 FOC registered?

P356 FOC is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P356 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 FOC shows 3 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.

Does P356 FOC have outstanding finance?

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