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P921 XTT

1996 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,852 mi
Last recorded70,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 XTT
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,852 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor/dim.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s beamset pattern starting to become poor/dim.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r tyre wall starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s/r long metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f steering rack boot damp with oil

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,326 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,517 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 50,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns starting to become poor.

rear exhaust becoming noisey/ close to acceptable limits.

rear number plate almost deteriorated.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,502 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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P921 XTT is a 1996 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P921 XTT, 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 P921 XTT registered?

P921 XTT is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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