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P87 MUR

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,613 mi
Last recorded55,613 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 MUR
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,613 miles

Exhaust system corroded and blowing.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Left hand mirror glass broken.

Right front shockabsorber leaking.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system corroded and blowing.

Front number plate deteriorated.

Left hand mirror glass broken.

Right front shockabsorber leaking.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate discoloured

passenger side mirror broken

Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,486 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate discoloured

passenger side mirror broken

Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,572 miles

Left hand front tyre worn.

Left hand mirror glass broken.

front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Left hand front tyre worn.

Left hand mirror glass broken.

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 51,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Left mirror glass broken.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,778 miles

Front number plate backing blackened

Left hand mirror glass broken

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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P87 MUR 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 55.6%.

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 P87 MUR, 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 P87 MUR registered?

P87 MUR is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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