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P905 PUG

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 PUG
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,382 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,382 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 67,025 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 67,025 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P905 PUG is a 1996 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P905 PUG, 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 P905 PUG registered?

P905 PUG is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P905 PUG safe to buy?

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