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P857 HOB

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,885 mi
Last recorded36,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 HOB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,739 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 36,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill holed.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill holed.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 36,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 36,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust poore

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,382 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,922 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 33,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 30,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 30,472 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P857 HOB is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P857 HOB, 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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P857 HOB is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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