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P887 EJH

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,751 mi
Last recorded45,751 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 EJH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bodywork damage to the nearside front wing and bumper corner

both front tyres possibly underinflated

front registration plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

nearside rear wheel arch dented

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

one of the high level stop lamp bulbs innoperative

play in the offside steering rack end

power steering hoses damp

steering rack damp

supplementary restraint lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2006 32,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to n/s/f door

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel

power steering resivor weeping

slight weep from steering rack

tested in wet conditions

Pass 30 Nov 2005 19,212 miles

engine oil leaks

hand brake travel

play in steering rack

slight weep from steering rack

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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P887 EJH is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P887 EJH, 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 P887 EJH registered?

P887 EJH is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P887 EJH safe to buy?

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