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P866 EMO

1996 Rover 214

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 EMO
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 94,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,960 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns feint

wiper parking not working

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp patterns feint

wiper parking not working

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s sill has corrosion but not through

Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s sill has corrosion but not through

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,681 miles

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

slight damage to fuel tank

Pass 13 May 2008 45,865 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 45,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 44,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,694 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leaking

n/s/r and off/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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P866 EMO is a 1996 Rover 214 in Silver 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 P866 EMO, 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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P866 EMO is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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