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P914 OAB

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,094 mi
Last recorded10,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP914 OAB
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,094 miles

Both sills slight corrosion.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,948 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both sills slight corrosion.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,775 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside floor slightly corroded at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

Fail 4 Jan 2013 94,672 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air bag light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 91,904 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2010 85,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,223 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2008 78,240 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,023 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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P914 OAB is a 1996 Rover 214 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P914 OAB, 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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P914 OAB is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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