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P853 OWX

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 OWX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 85,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,895 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 77,860 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 63,779 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,663 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 48,219 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 48,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,701 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 43,701 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P853 OWX is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P853 OWX, 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 P853 OWX registered?

P853 OWX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P853 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P853 OWX shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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