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P105 PNH

1997 Rover 214

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 PNH
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,846 miles

CHECK TO BE KEPT ON NEARSIDE SILL AS CORROSSION IS EVIDENT

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKES COULD BE BETTER

Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion is apparant at nearside sill,reguler checks are advised.

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

Rear servise braes could be better.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill repair appears adaquate,however reguler checks are advised as unable to inspect fully.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 71,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P105 PNH is a 1997 Rover 214 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 73,475 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 P105 PNH, 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 29 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P105 PNH registered?

P105 PNH is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P105 PNH safe to buy?

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