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P117 MJN

1997 Rover 214

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,602 mi
Last recorded57,602 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 21473,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MJN
MakeRover
Model214
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,602 miles

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

O/S/R outer sill area corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R outer sill area corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,654 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,656 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,915 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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P117 MJN is a 1997 Rover 214 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P117 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P117 MJN registered?

P117 MJN is a 1997 Rover 214, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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