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P895 GLV

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,841 mi
Last recorded49,841 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 GLV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,841 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,018 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,015 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,532 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,530 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,447 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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P895 GLV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue 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 P895 GLV, 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 P895 GLV registered?

P895 GLV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P895 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P895 GLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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