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P876 PAB

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 PAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch is starting to deteriate

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is starting to deteriate

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,116 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch is starting to deteriate

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,283 miles

Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel arches are starting to deteriate

Fail 17 Sep 2014 79,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seat belt inspection

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel arches are starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,547 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel arches are starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear wheel arches are starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,225 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,018 miles

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not alowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,090 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,458 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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P876 PAB is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P876 PAB, 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 P876 PAB registered?

P876 PAB is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P876 PAB safe to buy?

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