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P874 UCW

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,678 mi
Last recorded76,678 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 UCW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,678 miles

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

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f wheel arch trim split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Sep 2007 76,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/f wheel arch trim split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,346 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P874 UCW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P874 UCW, 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 P874 UCW registered?

P874 UCW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P874 UCW safe to buy?

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