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P895 PNP

1996 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,407 mi
Last recorded31,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 PNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,407 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 31,407 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,784 miles

Nearside Front outer wall of tyre is slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,535 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 3 Nov 2016 17,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (1.8)

rear brake binding NEARSIDE (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 6 Nov 2015 16,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 16,965 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

Nearside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 16,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

light bind on osr wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 13,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,460 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 13,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 12,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,893 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 12,408 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 12,408 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,763 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked around tread but not to cord

Fail 6 Nov 2006 11,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,985 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 PNP is a 1996 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P895 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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P895 PNP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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