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P879 DOX

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,653 mi
Last recorded92,653 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 DOX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,248 miles

advise exhaust has slight blow at cat

advise n/s and o/s seals corroded

advise rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,858 miles

advise front drop links starting to perish

advise n/s seal slight corroded

advise n/s/r tyre slightly pershing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 86,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,652 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,829 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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P879 DOX is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P879 DOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P879 DOX registered?

P879 DOX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P879 DOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 DOX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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