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P114 MHP

1997 Rover 218

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,240 mi
Last recorded125,240 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 21887,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 MHP
MakeRover
Model218
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 125,240 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes spliting / perishing

rear bumper corners insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2007 124,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn †o/s/r bumper corner loose †oil leak from engine †o/s/r and n/s/r brake disks worn/corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2006 120,886 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 27 May 2006 120,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake pipes

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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P114 MHP is a 1997 Rover 218 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 87,270 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 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P114 MHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P114 MHP registered?

P114 MHP is a 1997 Rover 218, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P114 MHP safe to buy?

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