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P852 DOV

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 DOV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 120,733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Feb 2010 111,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,390 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated , sligh leak at flange joint

fault on wipers , park / intermittent , poss relay

front exhaust deteriorated , mounting bar possibly weak

fuel tank damaged , corroding

note ; paint damage drivers door

offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter cracking , ready to split , recommend replace

offside rear tyre cracking throughout , recommend replace

offside screen washer requires attention

p.a.s belt cracking , recommend replace

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2008 103,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust deteriorated , sligh leak at flange joint

fault on wipers , park / intermittent , poss relay

front exhaust deteriorated , mounting bar possibly weak

fuel tank damaged , corroding

note ; paint damage drivers door

offside outer constant velocity joint gaiter cracking , ready to split , recommend replace

offside rear tyre cracking throughout , recommend replace

offside screen washer requires attention

p.a.s belt cracking , recommend replace

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2007 99,121 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 99,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front wiper park faulty

fuel tank damaged & corroding

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

movement in steering lock / ignition switch ? recommend investigation

n/s door mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge , on legal limit

slight imbalance on front brakes & handbrake

wheel trims fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 93,463 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wheel trims fitted

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
Full Rover 214 reliability report

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P852 DOV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P852 DOV, 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 P852 DOV registered?

P852 DOV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P852 DOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 DOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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