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P879 EOH

1996 Rover 214

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 EOH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 76,192 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,954 miles

headlamp leveling device removed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,999 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 62,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,307 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 EOH is a 1996 Rover 214 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EOH, 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 P879 EOH registered?

P879 EOH is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P879 EOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 EOH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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