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P849 ERJ

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,498 mi
Last recorded81,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 ERJ
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,498 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,518 miles

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

n/s mirror taped

n/s sill damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2012 79,509 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

n/s mirror taped

n/s sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,617 miles

vehicle over revving when ideling

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corroded

cv boots cracking

front bumper damaged

nsf outer sill corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in osf steering arm

tyres wearing low on inside

Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,615 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corroded

cv boots cracking

front bumper damaged

nsf outer sill corroded

oil leak on engine

slight play in osf steering arm

tyres wearing low on inside

vehicle over revving when ideling

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,268 miles

both front cv boots starting to crack

front brake pads wearing low

front discs corroded

nearside front mirror secured with tape

nearside outer sill damage previous

offside rear tyre pressure low

oil leak

slight play in bth steering rack arms

steering rack damp but no leaks visible

unable to check welding properly due to coating of substance

Fail 6 Aug 2010 75,267 miles

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front cv boots starting to crack

front brake pads wearing low

front discs corroded

nearside front mirror secured with tape

nearside outer sill damage previous

offside rear tyre pressure low

oil leak

slight play in bth steering rack arms

steering rack damp but no leaks visible

Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,025 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,837 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 61,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres onlimit

exhaust corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,279 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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P849 ERJ is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P849 ERJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P849 ERJ registered?

P849 ERJ is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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