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P86 LSR

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 LSR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 99,529 miles

centre brake light inop

fuel pipes damaged under vehicle

nearside mirror broken

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,506 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside rear outer wheelarches and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,716 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 95,716 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 92,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 90,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 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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P86 LSR is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue 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 P86 LSR, 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

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What year was P86 LSR registered?

P86 LSR is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P86 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 LSR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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