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P87 OOA

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 OOA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 105,393 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER INSERCURE

Fail 3 Nov 2008 105,393 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBERS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER INSERCURE

Fail 7 Oct 2008 105,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 105,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 94,321 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 86,014 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 OOA is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 OOA, 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

How do I check the history of P87 OOA?

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What year was P87 OOA registered?

P87 OOA is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P87 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 OOA shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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