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P922 DRA

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 DRA
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside sills are corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,505 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,921 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in it waering low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre nail in it

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,160 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,160 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust pipe leaking/corroded

mid exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,993 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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P922 DRA is a 1996 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P922 DRA, 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 P922 DRA registered?

P922 DRA is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P922 DRA safe to buy?

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