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P852 FOC

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 FOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 102,402 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2010 102,387 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 101,256 miles

both rear arches rusty

n/s front tyre wearing edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking and scuffed

Fail 21 Oct 2009 101,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both rear arches rusty

n/s front tyre wearing edges

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking and scuffed

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 89,949 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,532 miles

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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P852 FOC is a 1996 Rover 214 in White 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 FOC, 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 P852 FOC registered?

P852 FOC is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P852 FOC safe to buy?

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