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P901 XRU

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 XRU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 56,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,116 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 52,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,368 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,107 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,107 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 28,026 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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P901 XRU 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 53.8%.

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 P901 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P901 XRU registered?

P901 XRU is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P901 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 XRU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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