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P923 LNP

1996 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 LNP
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2011 48,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroding at rear joint area

front anti-roll bar links bushes cracking/perishing

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror bezel missing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,803 miles

exhaust system corroding at rear joint area

front anti-roll bar links bushes cracking/perishing

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror bezel missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,303 miles

brake pads not checked

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pads not checked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,479 miles

drive belts cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,740 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

handbrake travel high

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2008 37,740 miles

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

front brake discs starting to wear

handbrake travel high

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,838 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 drive belts cracking †3 rear indicators starting tp show white light †4 nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in tread

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,838 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 drive belts cracking †3 rear indicators starting tp show white light †4 nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,005 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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P923 LNP 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 60%.

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 P923 LNP, 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 P923 LNP registered?

P923 LNP is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P923 LNP safe to buy?

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