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P897 SDL

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 SDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,971 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

Both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn.

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Front brake pads worn low.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

High level brake light only partially working.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside door mirror in poor condition.

Offside front door step area rusty.

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,971 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

Both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn.

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

Front brake pads worn low.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

High level brake light only partially working.

Offside door mirror in poor condition.

Offside front door step area rusty.

Offside front seat belt starting to fray.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,532 miles

Baby seat fitted to offside rear.

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracking slightly.

Both number plates deteriorating.

Front brake pads worn low.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

High level brake light only partially working.

Offside front door step area rusty.

Offside front seat belt fraying.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 65,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,152 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 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDL, 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 SDL registered?

P897 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P897 SDL safe to buy?

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