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P899 SDL

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 SDL
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,187 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre getting down on tread

Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre starting to perish and getting low

nearside headlight damp

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight dampness offside steering rack gaiter

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,459 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get down and perishing in tread

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

slight dampness offside end of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,134 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads approx 4mm

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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P899 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P899 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 P899 SDL registered?

P899 SDL is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P899 SDL safe to buy?

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