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P889 PNP

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 PNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel-arch and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At braided flexible section of downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,717 miles

Drivers-side wiper-blade rubber slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,676 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,312 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,409 miles

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

n/s mirror glass missing

screen has a crack in top n/side which may spread into swept area eventually

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror glass missing

screen has a crack in top n/side which may spread into swept area eventually

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,118 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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P889 PNP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P889 PNP, 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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P889 PNP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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