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P861 FOA

1996 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,145 mi
Last recorded64,145 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 FOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,145 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,158 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,158 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,009 miles

srs lamp on // o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2011 61,506 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,028 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 May 2009 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 59,306 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,788 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,788 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,783 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,262 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 FOA is a 1996 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FOA, 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

How do I check the history of P861 FOA?

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What year was P861 FOA registered?

P861 FOA is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P861 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 FOA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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