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P916 MBH

1996 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,936 mi
Last recorded118,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 MBH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,936 miles

1x l.e.d inoperative in centre stop light

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front wing slightly damaged

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

Fail 20 May 2010 118,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1x l.e.d inoperative in centre stop light

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front wing slightly damaged

nearside washer jet requires attention soon

Pass 26 May 2009 111,703 miles

srs light on

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre stop light has been taped over

nearside outersill slighty corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 May 2009 111,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

slight play in steering rack

srs light on

Pass 28 May 2008 103,818 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 100,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 97,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P916 MBH is a 1996 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P916 MBH, 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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P916 MBH is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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