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P856 UCW

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 UCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,591 miles

slight dampness on o/s/r brake, advise rear brake check asap

Pass 2 May 2012 96,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 88,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,248 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,956 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,880 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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P856 UCW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P856 UCW, 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 P856 UCW registered?

P856 UCW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P856 UCW safe to buy?

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