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P873 ERC

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 ERC
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,753 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside front brake weaker than nearside

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,256 miles

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

high level stop lamp not fully illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,540 miles

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2010 77,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 29 Oct 2008 72,717 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 70,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,577 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,702 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 64,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P873 ERC is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P873 ERC, 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 P873 ERC registered?

P873 ERC is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P873 ERC safe to buy?

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