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P882 FOE

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,490 mi
Last recorded56,490 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 FOE
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2009 56,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass broken and insecure

o/s/r fog lamp output low - incorrect bulb fitted

outer c.v. gaiters perished and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,490 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s door mirror glass broken and insecure

o/s/r fog lamp output low - incorrect bulb fitted

outer c.v. gaiters perished and worn

Pass 7 May 2008 50,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,307 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,307 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 36,939 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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P882 FOE is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P882 FOE, 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 P882 FOE registered?

P882 FOE is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P882 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 FOE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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