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P870 FBD

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 FBD
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 96,049 miles

n/s/r tyre is slightly perrished

reg plates are slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle and sills ok at time of test with cat tool

under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 13 May 2013 92,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,476 miles

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011

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

under vehicle is heavily mudded up hard to inspect on test

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,409 miles

Advise both front brake discs are worn.

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,605 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,575 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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P870 FBD is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P870 FBD, 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 P870 FBD registered?

P870 FBD is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P870 FBD safe to buy?

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