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P920 PHU

1996 Rover 214

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,739 mi
Last recorded59,739 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 PHU
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,739 miles

handbrake cable slightly siezed o/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,739 miles

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

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

handbrake cable slightly siezed o/s/r

Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,607 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 58,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,857 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,099 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,099 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,233 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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P920 PHU 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 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 P920 PHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P920 PHU registered?

P920 PHU is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P920 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 PHU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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