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P908 BRX

1996 Rover 214

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,483 mi
Last recorded54,483 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 BRX
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,483 miles

Temperature gauge not working

Fail 3 Aug 2018 54,470 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Temperature gauge not working

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre tread and sidewalls split

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread split

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread and sidewalls splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

rear of nearside sill corroded

rear of offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,465 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall splitting

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 48,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,231 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 29,228 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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P908 BRX is a 1996 Rover 214 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P908 BRX, 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 P908 BRX registered?

P908 BRX is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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