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P855 TWT

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 TWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,741 miles

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

petrol flap not fitted

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes/fuel pipes due to fuel tank

warning lamp on for boot closeing

wipers parking intermittent

Fail 16 Sep 2009 79,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

petrol flap not fitted

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

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside

unable to fully inspect main brakepipes/fuel pipes due to fuel tank

warning lamp on for boot closeing

wipers parking intermittent

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 73,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside sill poor conditon

slight play on sterring rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P855 TWT is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P855 TWT, 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 P855 TWT registered?

P855 TWT is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P855 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 TWT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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