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P894 FOP

1996 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,880 mi
Last recorded8,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 FOP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 8,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 8,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 8,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 8,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 8,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 8,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 7,984 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,003 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,994 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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P894 FOP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P894 FOP, 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 P894 FOP registered?

P894 FOP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P894 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P894 FOP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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