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P917 SAT

1996 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 SAT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion WING BOTTOM (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,717 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,408 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,141 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,979 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,396 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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P917 SAT is a 1996 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P917 SAT, 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 P917 SAT registered?

P917 SAT is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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