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P865 GEW

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 GEW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 76,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,215 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,908 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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P865 GEW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P865 GEW, 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 P865 GEW registered?

P865 GEW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P865 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 GEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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