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P861 EOC

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 EOC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 96,313 miles

both outer cv boots perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre going out of shape on iner tread

Fail 15 Aug 2008 96,258 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer cv boots perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre going out of shape on iner tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,768 miles

Nearside rear lamp full of water

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 89,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lamp full of water

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,391 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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P861 EOC is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P861 EOC, 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 P861 EOC registered?

P861 EOC is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P861 EOC safe to buy?

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