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P877 YPK

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 YPK
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 88,302 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deterorated

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2013 88,233 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes slightly deterorated

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,764 miles

Both front outer Cv gaiters just starting to deteriorate

Front number plate deteriorating

Mid pipe deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,707 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Oil weep from engine

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in steering rack

Steering rack has a slight oil weep

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,239 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 71,879 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting worn

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,386 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear beam axel front bushes starting to de-bond

slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,819 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Offside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,714 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

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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P877 YPK is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P877 YPK, 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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P877 YPK is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P877 YPK safe to buy?

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