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P929 KRV

1996 Rover 214

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,786 mi
Last recorded86,786 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 21478,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 KRV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,786 miles

Check water pump /cambelt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 86,785 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Check water pump /cambelt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,899 miles

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

front number plate poor

Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,897 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,369 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake small bind attention required

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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P929 KRV is a 1996 Rover 214 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P929 KRV, 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 P929 KRV registered?

P929 KRV is a 1996 Rover 214, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P929 KRV safe to buy?

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