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P897 HJW

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,004 mi
Last recorded43,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 HJW
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 43,004 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,575 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside play in inner rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside indicator colour slightly faded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,095 miles

All tyres cracking

High level brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sils corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres cracking

High level brake light not working

Nearside front brakes lightly binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Radiator corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sils corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,689 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

Tyres lightly cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,880 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,594 miles

Cat heat sheild loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear washer pipe split

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,972 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2008 38,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,372 miles

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,832 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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P897 HJW is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P897 HJW, 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 P897 HJW registered?

P897 HJW is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 24 November 1996.

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