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P84 DCF

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,674 mi
Last recorded80,674 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 DCF
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine noise

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,884 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine noise

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,548 miles

wheel rims kerbed †n/s/r o/s/r tyre walls perishing †surface corrosion exhaust †slight perishing o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots

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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P84 DCF is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P84 DCF, 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.

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What year was P84 DCF registered?

P84 DCF is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P84 DCF safe to buy?

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