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P868 TWT

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 TWT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,013 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

underside and outer sills corroding and getting thin

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight brake bind on nearside front but not considered excessive as wheel can still be turned by hand

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,729 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator and power steering pump drive belts cracking

radiator fins corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,641 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,336 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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P868 TWT is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P868 TWT, 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 P868 TWT registered?

P868 TWT is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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